Privacy
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Check here for updates on privacy news and opportunities to grow your privacy awareness.
No, your company asking about vaccination status isn't an infringement of your privacy rights
July 13, 2021
Ontario will expand video surveillance coverage across the province
July 13, 2021
Proposed Ontario privacy law could include multi-million corporate fines
June 23, 2021
How Data Mapping Can Drive Compliance with Global Privacy Laws
June 10, 2021
Unique combination of AI-based diagnostic processes protects data privacy
May 28, 2021
Canadians demand a better internet Poll: Strong support for new laws to protect privacy and prevent cyber attacks
May 28, 2021
The impact of AI, machine learning, automation and robotics on the information professions - PDF
May 25, 2021
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 87: What You Need to Know About Bill C-10
May 14, 2021
Pandemic has raised unique privacy challenges
May 4, 2021
Addressing consumers' shifting expectations of data privacy
May 3, 2021
Running apps still lag behind on privacy and secruity
April 22, 2021
Digital identity service to place patients at the centre of their care
April 14, 2021
Microsoft revealed the latest truths about working from home
April 14, 2021
Why do phishing attacks work? Blame the humans, not the technology
April 14, 2021
Planting the Privacy Flag in TikTok: A Conversation with Ghufran Salih
April 14, 2021
Government of Canada plans to launch virtual workshops about AI for the public
March 11, 2021
Predicting smartphone location-sharing decisions through self-reflection on past privacy behavior
March 10, 2021
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University Secretary & Privacy Officer
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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)
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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