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IPC issues recommendation to Justice after investigation into request for SCAN information
Jan 19, 2022The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has completed an investigation into a complaint regarding an access request for records obtained by the Department of Justice under the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act
View PostHoliday Hours at the Office of the Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner
Dec 23, 2021We'll be closed for a few days but you can still reach us over the holidays
View PostInformation and Privacy Commissioner issues decision on request for access to information about muskox
Dec 22, 2021Diane McLeod-McKay's inquiry into an access to information request for data on muskox locations in the Yukon has found that the Department of Environment is not authorized to withhold the requested information
View PostYukon Information & Privacy Commissioner issues advisory on recent security threat to users of Java
Dec 21, 2021The advisory is meant to assist Yukon organizations in learning about a recent security threat which could affect users of a Java logging utility
View PostIt’s that time of year again…time to take measures to protect privacy & personal information while shopping
Nov 25, 2021Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner offers expert tips for holiday shopping, as well as a new video demonstrating some of the risks
View PostAnnual Reports of Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner highlight special challenges presented during a pandemic year
Nov 23, 2021Diane McLeod-McKay outlines the work of her office during a year of new challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as ongoing problems that have continued to present issues over the years
View PostOp Ed: Information and Privacy Commissioner outlines changes of note in new Yukon access to information and privacy legislation
Sep 28, 2021Diane McLeod-McKay wrote an op-ed for Yukon newspapers to outline key changes that resulted from the new Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
View PostYukon Information and Privacy Commissioner marks Right to Know Day and Week by highlighting important changes to Yukon access and privacy legislation
Sep 28, 2021Diane McLeod-McKay is providing information to Yukoners about significant changes that come with the new access and privacy legislation that went into effect a few months ago
View PostInformation and Privacy Commissioner issues decision on access to Department of Justice legal advice on ATIPP requests
Jul 22, 2021Diane McLeod-McKay recommends the department provide the information requested in full
View PostBC and Yukon Privacy Commissioners and Ombudsman issue a joint special report calling on governments to adopt a framework for responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in decision-making in the public sector
Jun 17, 2021A special report released today by the three offices raises a number of fairness and privacy concerns with the use of AI that impact the public
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