Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner
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COVID-19 prompts change to way complaints are received by Office of Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner
Mar 23, 2020To support efforts to implement “social distancing” and for the protection of her staff and the public, Diane McLeod-McKay is limiting personal contact by accepting complaints and enquiries by phone and email rather than in-person, for now.
View PostActions being taken by Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner in response to COVID-19 - Updated March 18 2020
Mar 18, 2020The Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner is taking a number of steps to respond to evolving circumstances related to COVID-19.
View PostInformation and Privacy Commissioner attends Data Privacy Jam held in Ottawa
Mar 06, 2020The Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner, Diane McLeod-McKay, participated in a two-day design workshop exploring solutions to data privacy and meaningful consent in a connected society.
View PostYukon Information and Privacy Commissioner provides advice on risks of ransomware
Jan 28, 2020The Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner is marking Data Privacy Day with the release of a new document that gives information and guidance about ransomware.
View PostInformation and Privacy Commissioner report highlights need for a custodian to evaluate its access to information program
Jan 21, 2020The IPC has issued a consideration report after a Yukoner complained about the length of time it took for the Health and Social Services to respond to a request for access to the complainant’s own personal health information.
View PostInformation and Privacy Commissioner report highlights need for discretion before using highly sensitive personal health information
Jan 21, 2020The Yukon IPC has found that the Department of Health and Social Services violated HIPMA when it failed to exercise discretion before using the personal health information of a patient.
View PostYukoners affected by breach of personal health information at laboratory testing company
Dec 17, 2019Yukon Information & Privacy Commissioner is working to inform individuals and health care providers in the territory about the breach
View PostTake care to protect personal information during busy holiday shopping season
Nov 27, 2019Information and Privacy Commissioner provides suggestions on how to safeguard your privacy online and in the shopping mall
View PostCanada’s access to information & privacy guardians urge governments to modernize legislation to better protect Canadians
Nov 07, 2019Information and Privacy Ombudspersons and Commissioners from across Canada are urging their governments to modernize access to information and privacy laws.
View Post2018 Annual Reports Point to Accomplishments, Challenges & Need for Change
Apr 29, 2019Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner reports on increased workload & complex investigations
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(corner of Third Avenue & Alexander Street)
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1G3
With the continued presence of COVID-19 in our community, our office continues to encourage the wearing of masks by all visitors to our office. If you do not have a mask, our office can provide you with a disposable one.
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Phone: 867-667-8468
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