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Privacy and Access in Public Sector Contracting with Third Party Service Providers

May 30, 2024

Advice for public sector organizations to identify privacy & transparency considerations when contracting with 3rd party service providers.

Online FIPPA Training

Jun 21, 2023

Expand your understanding of access to information and protection of privacy: online FIPPA training is now available.

IPC guidance on ransomware

Nov 16, 2022

Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner has issued new advice on how to protect against ransomware.

IPC Guidance on Virtual Health Care

Apr 06, 2021

Ontario's Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has issued guidelines on Privacy and Security Considerations for Virtual Health Care Visits. 

Privacy and Remote Teaching and Learning

Aug 17, 2020

Be sure to read our new Privacy and Remote Teaching and Learning to find out what you need to consider when using video conferencing tools to meet or to facilitate remote learning.

IPC Guidance on Working from Home

Jul 28, 2020

Ontario's Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has issued a Privacy Fact Sheet on Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Taking and Using Images with Consent

May 19, 2020

​When we take a photograph or video of someone, we are collecting their personal information. We should seek their consent ― either implied or express ― to record them.

Working Remotely

May 14, 2020

​ ​As we all deal with the new reality of working in isolation, make sure you take advantage of the tools on offer to connect safely and securely. ​

Managing Records and Information in Office 365

Apr 24, 2020

​Be sure to read our new Fact Sheet on Managing Records and Information in Office 365 to find out what you need to consider when using Office 365.

Text Messages as University Records

Apr 22, 2020

Be sure to read our new Fact Sheet on Text Messages as University Records to find out what you need to consider when sending and storing text messages.

Storing University Records

Apr 01, 2019

​Be sure to read our new Fact Sheet on Storing University Records to find out what you need to consider for ensuring records remain accessible and readable for the long term.

What's a "Records Cleanup Day"?

Oct 16, 2018

Managing records can be time-consuming and so setting aside a regular time, even just once a year, may be a useful strategy to keep on top of the paperwork.