Resources
Privacy Emergency Kit
The experience in other jurisdictions is that in the case
of a large natural disaster or some other extraordinary circumstance
that imperils the life or safety of many citizens, first responders,
employers and government workers need to know how they can respond
appropriately and within the law. Our office has worked with the
Privacy Commissioner of Canada to provide guidance in the event of such
a major disaster.
The guidelines are available at:
www.priv.gc.ca/information/pub/gd_em_201305_e.pdf.
In each of the three laws the Saskatchewan Information
and Privacy Commissioner oversees (The Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP), The Local Authority Freedom
of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP) and The
Health Information Protection Act (HIPA)) there is a provision for
disclosing personal information and personal health information without
consent to protect the health and safety of an individual(s).
There is also the power to disclose personal information without consent
where the public interest in disclosure clearly outweighs any invasion
of privacy that may result or where such disclosure would clearly
benefit the individual in question. This includes the power to
disclose personal health information without consent in order to provide
health or social services to someone if this would clearly benefit the
health or well-being of that person and it is not reasonably practicable
to obtain consent.
These include FOIP subsections 29(2)(m), 29(2)(n),
29(2)(o); HIPA subsections 27(4)(a), 27(4)(j); HIPA Regulations 5.1;
LA FOIP subsections 28(2)(l), 28(2)(m), 28(2)(n), 28(2)(g); LA FOIP
Regulations 10(c).
For more information see:
A Privacy Oversight Perspective on Public Health Emergency,
available under the Resources tab.
Saskatchewan FOIP FOLIO issues
February 2007, page 4;
May 2008, page 4;
November 2008, page 3;
September - October
2010, page 5. Available under the Newsletters tab.
A Privacy Oversight Perspective on Public Health Emergency -
November 19, 2012
Submission to the Workers' Compensation Act Committee of Review -
April 29, 2011
News Release -
December 6, 2010
Report on Systemic Issues with Faxing Personal Health Information
News Release - May 3, 2010
Report on The Health Information Protection Amendment Regulations,
2010
Letter sent to MLAs with above report.
Glossary of Common Terms - The Health Information
Protection Act (HIPA)
FAQs - Administrative Tribunals and Internet Publication of Decisions
Privacy Considerations - Faxing Personal
Information and Personal Health Information
A document prepared by the
Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner that provides helpful
tips for safeguarding personal information or personal health
information when faxing.
Click here to view the document
Privacy Considerations - Faxing Personal Information and Personal Health
Information
Best Practices - Mobile Device Security
A reference document prepared by the
Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner that represents
mobile device security best practices and considerations that
government institutions, local authorities and health trustees are encouraged to
adopt.
Click here to view the
Best Practices - Mobile Device Security
Submission to Workers' Compensation Board Review
Committee
A summary of recommendations prepared by the
Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner for the Saskatchewan
Workers' Compensation Board Review Committee.
Click here to view the
Submission to Workers' Compensation Board Review Committee
Brown Bag Lunches
Administrative Tribunals, Privacy and the Net
Click here to view the document
Administrative
Tribunals, Privacy and the Net.
Click here to view the document
Administrative Tribunals and Posting Decisions to the Internet -
Resource List
Privacy Breach Guidelines
A reference document prepared by the
Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner that represents
privacy best practices that public and private bodies are encouraged to
adopt.
Click here to view the
Privacy
Breach Guidelines.
Maps
(we have adapted and revised a map that was initially developed by
Nymity www.nymity.com)
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Pamphlets
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A pamphlet outlining in general terms "Your Privacy and Access to Information Rights in Saskatchewan"
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A pamphlet outlining "Your Right of Privacy" |
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A pamphlet that discusses the access and privacy issues for any
business or non-profit organization that contracts with any public
body in Saskatchewan - "A Contractor's Guide to Access
and Privacy in Saskatchewan".
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This guide highlights certain access and privacy considerations that
apply to public libraries in Saskatchewan - "Privacy
for Saskatchewan Public Libraries" |
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Video Surveillance
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10 guidelines on the use of video surveillance by
Saskatchewan public bodies.
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Helpful Tips |
A series of reference documents prepared by the Saskatchewan
Information and Privacy Commissioner to help applicants and FOIP/HIPA
Coordinators navigate through the access and privacy forest.
Helpful Tips: OIPC Guidelines for Public Bodies/Trustees in
Preparing for a Review
Helpful Tips: Best Practices for Public Bodies/Trustees for the
Processing of Access Requests
Helpful Tips: Privacy Breach Guidelines
Helpful Tips: Best Practices - Mobile Device Security
Helpful Tips:
Privacy Considerations - Faxing Personal Information and Personal
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OIPC Reviews & Investigations |
Presentation given on December 10, 2007 to FOIP Coordinators |
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Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
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A Privacy Impact
Assessment ("PIA") is a diagnostic tool designed to help
organizations assess their compliance with the privacy requirements of
Saskatchewan legislation.
On this site you will
find three different forms of PIAs. One is designed for organizations
subject to The Health Information Protection Act ("HIPA").
A second PIA is designed for organizations that are subject to The
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ("FOIP Act").
A third PIA is designed for organizations that are subject to
The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act ("LA FOIP Act")
Click here first to view the background information
on the Privacy Impact Assessments
Click here to view the
Privacy Impact Assessment (Short Form)
Click here to view the Privacy Impact Assessment
(FOIP)
PIA
(FOIP) Worksheet
Click here to view the Privacy Impact Assessment
(LA FOIP)
PIA (LA FOIP) Worksheet
Click here to view the Privacy Impact Assessment
(HIPA)
PIA (HIPA) Worksheet
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Report on The Health Information Protection Act (HIPA)
Draft Regulations -- |
A report prepared by the Saskatchewan Information
and Privacy Commissioner that offers comments and analysis of
proposed regulations under HIPA. (September 10,
2004)
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Report
on the Overarching
Personal Information Privacy Framework for Executive Government |
A report
prepared by the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner
that offers comments and analysis of this government initiative. (June 15, 2004) |
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Personal Information Protection and Electronic
Documents Act (PIPEDA) |
Effective January 1, 2004, the federal
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
applied to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information by
Saskatchewan organizations in the course of commercial activity.
Oversight is provided by the
Privacy Commissioner of
Canada (follow the link to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada's Website) |
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Saskatchewan MLA Constituency Office Access & Privacy Guide -
January 2013
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A guide
for Saskatchewan MLA Constituency Assistants to assist constituents
in making an access request or filing a breach of privacy complaint.
(January 2013)
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March is
Fraud Awareness
Month
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PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY |
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Identity thieves commit fraud and other crimes by assuming someone
else's identity. Personal information such as your name, date of
birth, address, credit card, social insurance number and other
identification can be used to steal money from your existing
accounts, open other financial accounts, make purchases, or even
obtain employment.
If
you're a victim of identity theft, you could be left with bills, bad
credit and the hassle of dealing with financial agencies and police
departments to clear your name.
We have provided links to resources on identity
theft including practical tips on avoiding identity theft and
information on what to do if you are a victim:
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Web Site last updated
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