Finding the best regulatory approach to address social media harms is critical, but until we've done that effectively, we need to arm young people with the knowledge and tools to make the best choices they can. #privacy #oversharing #youth #socialmedia

Shortly after this podcast was recorded the NL Government announced a review of ATIPPA, our public sector access to information and protection of privacy law. Commissioner Hatfield shared her thoughts about the importance of maintaining NL's highly regarded law as a cornerstone of democracy.

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LISTEN: In the new episode of #berrygrounds, N.L. Information and Privacy Commissioner Kerry Hatfield talks about the threats to #FOI laws across Canada, and how Newfoundlanders and Labradorians must protect the unique system we have in this province. theindependent.ca/podcasts/ber...

NL Information & Privacy Commissioner Kerry Hatfield releases Powerschool Investigation Report

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner releases Report P-2026-001 on the PowerSchool Privacy Breach - News Releases

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has released its report examining the PowerSchool cyber attack that compromised the personal information of students, parents/guardians, a...

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Are you a professional working in access to information, privacy, information management, or information security? Would you like to present at our conference? Applications are now open! www.gov.nl.ca/apsim/ #privacy #accesstoinformation #foi #infosec #informationmanagement

OIPC has released our AI Scribe Guidance for custodians subject to NL's Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), along with a companion self-assessment tool which will assist custodians in ensuring PHIA compliance.

The government says proposed changes to Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) will modernize the law, protect privacy, and enhance security. The facts tell a different story. Read the full statement: www.ipc.on.ca/en/media-cen...

In a new statement, Commissioner Patricia Kosseim warns that proposed changes to Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act would seriously weaken privacy protections, transparency, reduce independent oversight and put Ontarians’ personal information at greater risk.

It's Data Privacy Day! Commissioner Kerry Hatfield is proud to announce the release of our Youth Privacy Resources web page, with lesson plans for teachers, activity sheets for kids, and resources for parents. For more information see our news release: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/202...

Are you a professional working in access to information, privacy, information management, or information security? Would you like to present at our conference? Applications are now open! www.gov.nl.ca/apsim/ #privacy #accesstoinformation #foi #infosec #informationmanagement

Ever hear of "sharenting"? That's when parents overshare images and information about their children on social media. Ireland's Data Protection Commission really drives the point home with this short video: #privacy

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Canada’s privacy regulators call for the protection of children’s privacy rights in the development of educational technologies #EdTEch www.priv.gc.ca/en/about-the...

Commissioner Kerry Hatfield was pleased to partake in a panel discussion on access to information today at the Canadian Bar Association's Access & Privacy Law Conference with federal Info Commissioner Caroline Maynard, as well as BC Commissioner Michael Harvey & Nova Scotia Commissioner David Nurse.

Misinformation thrives where transparency is lacking. Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial information commissioners call on governments to act: www.oic-ci.gc.ca/en/resources...

Information and Privacy Commissioner Kerry Hatfield was pleased to participate last week in a 2-day meeting in Alberta with her federal, provincial, and territorial counterparts from across Canada. They were briefed on emerging issues by experts in fields such as AI & cybersecurity.

Would you like to work with the Office of the information and Privacy Commissioner? We have two temporary Access and Privacy Analyst positions available. Application deadline is June 15th!