OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION AND PRIVACY COMMISSIONER with independent oversight of public bodies re access to information and protection of privacy in the NWT

Joined June 2015
I have been really looking forward to the next panel at the @CBA_News National Privacy and Access Law Symposium. Privacy is such a culturally-informed concept and we haven't heard enough Indigenous perspectives on privacy and access.
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The IPC is now an accredited member of the International Conference of Information Commissioners! We recognize the importance of collaboration, information sharing and influencing the transparency agenda as it relates to the public’s right to information.
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We have some exciting materials coming out in the next few days to celebrate Right to Know Week. In the meantime, let’s take a look at some of our other resources about #access rights and the #FOI process.
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NWT OIPC retweeted
When surfing on public Wi-Fi, avoid sensitive transactions such as online banking. The connection is not secure and others may be able to capture the data. More tips to protect yourself online: priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics…
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Protection of personal information: Three-year phased implementation after Bill 64 receives assent - Langlois lawyers langlois.ca/protection-of-pe…
Make tonight game night with Privacy Pursuit! Our new activity book provides a fun opportunity for kids to learn about online safety through self-reflection and discovery. The Commissioner’s blog has more: ow.ly/bId350Gg5s0 @ParentsCanada
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Return to work raises crucial legal questions for organizations shar.es/aWt5Qt
B.C. watchdog investigating federal Liberals over use of facial recognition software to pick candidates nationalpost.com/news/politi…
Fewer businesses reported data breaches to authorities during the pandemic trib.al/TlEK09d
In the new episode of Last Month In Privacy we look at South Africa’s POPIA entering into effect on 1 July, the Colorado Privacy Act, and the EDPB’s several guidelines following its 51st plenary session. | Read more: ow.ly/JJEc50FJI3C
Everybody Is Jumping on the Privacy Update Bandwagon: Alberta Consulting on Critical Updates to its Privacy Laws canada-usbizlawblog.com/2021…