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Notice: Privacy protection authorities for Canada, BC, Alberta and Quebec launch investigation into TikTok
Mar 08, 2023An investigation into TikTok has been launched by Canadian privacy commissioners that have jurisdiction over private companies and private organizations that operate in Canada.
View PostOffice of the Yukon Ombudsman, IPC and PIDC supports Bare Essentials Campaign
Feb 21, 2023This important campaign meets some of the basic needs of those fleeing gender-based violence
View PostCorrection to error in City of Whitehorse administration report
Dec 12, 2022Yukon IPC office did not provide an opinion to the City of Whitehorse on a bylaw regarding surveillance in taxis
View Post2021 Annual Reports of Ombudsman, Information & Privacy Commissioner & Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner issued
Oct 31, 2022Jason Pedlar has issued the 2021 annual reports for his three offices, which were tabled in the Yukon Legislative Assembly today
View PostBenefits of digital ID ecosystem will be realized only with adequate privacy protections, say data protection authorities
Oct 24, 2022Privacy guardians across Canada are calling on their respective governments and relevant stakeholders to ensure the right to privacy and transparency is fully respected throughout the design, operation and ongoing evolution of a digital identity ecosystem
View PostNew Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner for the Yukon sworn in
Oct 14, 2022Jason Pedlar was sworn in to the position during a ceremony at the Yukon Legislative Assembly for a five-year term
View PostYukon’s acting Information and Privacy Commissioner meets with colleagues across the country
Sep 21, 2022Canadian privacy authorities met this week in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
View PostPrivacy authorities pass resolution urging safeguards for sharing personal health information
Sep 21, 2022Federal, provincial, and territorial information and privacy commissioners are calling for a concerted effort across the healthcare sector and amongst governments to modernize and strengthen privacy protections for sharing personal health information
View PostRecommendation made for new Yukon Ombudsman, IPC and PIDC
Jul 13, 2022Jason Pedlar is being recommended to the Yukon Legislative Assembly for appointment as the Yukon's new Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner
View PostPrivacy regulators call for legal framework limiting police use of facial recognition technology
May 02, 2022The heads of Canada’s privacy protection authorities today issued a joint statement recommending legislators develop a legal framework that establishes clearly and explicitly the circumstances in which police use of facial recognition may be acceptable
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