The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has launched a tool to help teachers and community leaders talk with younger Canadians about protecting their privacy online. The youth presentation package is entitled "Protecting Your Online Rep." It offers people who work with youth the information necessary to offer an engaging and effective presentation in … Read more
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada released the results of a telephone survey of 2,000 randomly selected adults, which found that three-quarters of respondents own at least one mobile communications device, such as a cell phone, smart phone or tablet. However, only four in 10 use password locks for the devices, or adjust … Read more
Despite previous commitments by Staples Canada Inc. to address problems related to the resale of returned data storage devices, an audit by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has found that some returned devices destined for resale still contained data stored by previous customers. The full release is available online. Call 1-800-282-1376.
Privacy Commissioner of Canada Jennifer Stoddart said an investigation that revealed Google Inc. lacked proper controls to protect personal information has led to a commitment by the company to implement remedial measures that will reduce the risk of future privacy violation. The full release is available online. Call 1-800-282-137.
Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart said it’s time for Parliament to pass legislation that would impose fines on companies that fail to adequately protect Canadians’ personal information from preventable breaches. Stoddart is calling for significant, attention-getting fines on companies when poor privacy and security practices lead to breaches. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-0103.
Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart marked Data Privacy Day by warning Canadians to guard their private information on the Internet. The full release is available online. Call 613 995-0103.
Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart says Google Inc. contravened Canadian privacy law when it inappropriately collected personal information from unsecured wireless networks in neighbourhoods across the country. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-0103.
An investigation has highlighted the serious mishandling of a veteran’s personal information, entrusted to the care of Veterans Affairs Canada, says Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart. She announced her investigation findings and provided more detail about an upcoming audit of the Department. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-0103.
Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart's annual report to Parliament on the Privacy Act was tabled in the House of Commons. The report warns the federal government’s use of handheld communications devices and its practices for disposing of unneeded paper documents and surplus computers could expose the personal information of Canadians to unauthorized disclosure. The full report … Read more
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has finished reviewing the changes that Facebook implemented as a result of her investigation of the social networking site and has concluded that the issues raised in the complaint have been resolved to her satisfaction. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-0103.
