Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner
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Advisory for health custodians: transferring of medical records and continuing duties
Jan 28, 2025The following information is important for health custodians who may transfer their patients to another custodian, retire, leave the territory, or otherwise cease their operations.
View PostOfficers petition the court to maintain budgetary independence from government
Jan 23, 2025Four independent offices of the Legislative Assembly are petitioning the court to maintain their budgetary independence from government and protect the rights of Yukoners.
View PostGovernment interference puts Yukoners rights at risk
Jan 21, 2025The Minister of Finance has declined a request from our office to cease Government of Yukon’s unprecedented insertion into his budgetary process
View PostFacial recognition technology excluded from IPC's review
Oct 21, 2024Jason Pedlar submitted the following letter to the Minister of Highways and Public Works on October 10, 2024. It was copied to opposition leaders due to the nature of this biometric information and because the passing of Bill No. 44 was imminent.
View PostAnnual report highlights office is busier than ever
Mar 25, 2024Jason Pedlar, has released his first annual report that highlights an increase in cases, quick and effective resolution of files, and opportunities for change to better serve Yukoners.
View PostCourt Decision 22-A0065 VinAudit Canada Inc v Yukon Govt December 21 2023
Jan 03, 2024Justice Crerar overturned the decision by the DM of Highways and Public Works to reject the recommendations of the IPC in report ATP-ADJ-2022-02-045 and ordered them to release the requested information.
View PostCanadian privacy regulators pass resolutions on the privacy of young people and workplace privacy
Oct 06, 2023Privacy authorities call on governments to improve privacy legislation to protect groups vulnerable to the growing influence of digital technologies
View PostFederal, Provincial, and Territorial Information Regulators Unite in Resolution to Enhance Access to Government Information
Oct 04, 2023Federal, provincial and territorial Information Commissioners and Ombudspersons from across Canada have signed a joint resolution aimed at reinforcing the public's right to access government-held information
View PostInformation and Privacy Commissioner audit finds Department of Education non-compliant with privacy law
Jun 12, 2023The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has completed a privacy compliance audit into the Department of Education’s collection, use and disclosure of student images and video on internet platforms
View PostNotice: 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.
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