Privacy
What's new in the Privacy Community?
Check here for updates on privacy news and opportunities to grow your privacy awareness.
ITProPortal ➚
Designing the future of data ownership: Embracing privacy by design on a deeper level
Privacy
RBM: Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Heritage ➚
Privacy in Public Archives: Managing Personally Identifiable Information in Special Collections
Privacy
Los Angeles Times ➚
Is your Christmas present spying on you? How to assess gifts’ privacy risks
Privacy
Information and Privacy Professional Association ➚
Study: Consumers are taking more active role in protecting their privacy
Privacy
Biometric Update.Com ➚
Study shines positive light on biometric wearables, and feds are looking (USA)
Privacy
City of Mississauga news ➚
Is Data Privacy Important to You? Have Your Say on our Smart City Policy
Privacy
Privacy Topics - Lunch & Learn
Privacy
IT World Canada ➚
Government of Canada plans to launch virtual workshops about AI for the public
Privacy
Information Box Group
Information Box Group
Information Box Group
Information Box Group
Confidential Waste Bins
To request a confidential waste bin from Facility Services place an online service request or call ext. 24740. The service is bi-weekly and costs $14.00. Confidential Waste Bin distribution is managed by the Director, Custodial Services.
Eduroam
Eduroam provides roaming wireless network access for external students, staff, and faculty at partner institutions.
How to report SPAM and PHISHING emails
Stay up to date on email phishing tactics used by criminals. Many phishing emails will try to lure you by clicking a link, downloading an attachment, or giving up personal information.
IT Security (University Technology Services)
Information Box Group
Primer on Privacy Course
All McMaster faculty, staff, and students are invited to take the Primer on Privacy course. This self-directed course is available for self-registration through MOSAIC. Here are instructions on HOW TO REGISTER, and an FAQ. Please note that the course name is privacy. For issues with the course, please contact the Privacy Office
PHIPA for Health Professionals Course
All University employees who have access to personal health information during their employment and are involved directly or indirectly in the provision of patient care, must complete mandatory training. If you aren’t sure if the training applies to you or your role, speak to your manager. This course is available for self-registration through MOSAIC. For issues with the course, please contact the Privacy Office