Resources
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)
|
Pamphlets
1)
|
A pamphlet outlining in general terms "Your Privacy and Access to Information Rights in Saskatchewan"
|
|
2)
|
A pamphlet outlining "Your Right of Privacy" |
|
3)
|
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".
|
|
4)
|
This guide highlights certain access and privacy considerations that
apply to public libraries in Saskatchewan - "Privacy
for Saskatchewan Public Libraries" |
|
Video Surveillance
|
10 guidelines on the use of video surveillance by
Saskatchewan public bodies.
|
|
|
Helpful Tips |
A reference document prepared by the Saskatchewan
Information and Privacy Commissioner to help applicants and FOIP/HIPA
Coordinators prepare for a formal review. |
|
|
OIPC Reviews & Investigations |
Presentation given on December 10, 2007 to FOIP Coordinators |
|
Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
|
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
|
|
|
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)
|
|
|
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) |
|
|
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) |
|
Saskatchewan MLA Constituency Office Access & Privacy Guide -
November, 2007
|
A guide
for Saskatchewan MLA Constituency Assistants to assist constituents
in making an access request or filing a breach of privacy complaint.
(November 2007)
|
|
March is
Fraud Awareness
Month
|
 |
|
PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY |
|
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:
|
|
|
|
Web Site last updated
August 11, 2010 |
