Privacy
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Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario ➚
Joint statement by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and the Ontario Human Rights Commission on the use of AI technologies
Privacy
Consumer Reports ➚
Smart Appliances Promise Convenience and Innovation. But Is Your Privacy Worth the Price?
Privacy
Global News ➚
Liberal Party of Canada fights privacy rules for parties as government mulls legislation
Privacy
EuroNews.Next ➚
'No excuse' for AI developers to get data privacy wrong, warns UK data regulator
Privacy
IT World Canada ➚
Canadian-based ticketing agency admits data breach, and more on the proposed halt to AI systems
Privacy
Digital Preservation Coalition ➚
File format recommendations - I wouldn’t say they are unacceptable, but I wouldn’t recommend them either
Privacy
CBC Politics ➚
As TikTok faces data-harvesting claims, spy agency warns Canadians to protect themselves
Privacy
DarkReading ➚
Why the Culture Shift on Privacy and Security Means Today's Data Looks Different
Privacy
CanadianLawyer ➚
Canadian privacy commissioner attends 44th Global Privacy Assembly in Istanbul
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Information and Privacy Commission Office ➚
Transparency shines bright during Right to Know Week 2022
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National Security and Intelligence Review Agency ➚
Study of the Government of Canada’s Use of Biometrics in the Border Continuum
Privacy
Global News ➚
Traveller used AirTag to track luggage lost for 5 days after flying from Toronto
Privacy
Information and Privacy Commission Office ➚
Information and Privacy Commissioner Re-Affirms Call for Ontario Private Sector Privacy Law
Privacy
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ➚
Enforcing Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
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Information and Privacy Commission Office ➚
Ripe for public debate: Legal and ethical issues around de-identified data
Privacy
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada ➚
OPC issues Interpretation Bulletin on sensitive information
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Information and Privacy Commission Office ➚
Access at issue: The challenge of accessing our collective memory
Privacy
Dalhousie University ➚
Canada: PUBLIC HEALTH, PRIVATE DATA: COEXISTENCE NOT ONLY POSSIBLE, IT’S CRITICAL
Privacy
Bakersfield.com ➚
Getty Images Launches Industry-First Model Release Supporting Data Privacy in Artificial Intelligence
Privacy
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Canada ➚
Building privacy into pilot projects
Privacy
Channel Daily News ➚
Data Privacy Week: Organizations see strong ROI on privacy spending, says Cisco
Privacy
Information and Privacy Commission Office ➚
Auld Lang “Send”: let’s end email blunders and resolve to do better in 2022
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National Post ➚
Joel Trenaman: The Canadian lab that exposed a critical flaw that left Apple devices vulnerable
Privacy
Information and Privacy Commission Office ➚
IPC Privacy Day Webcast: Empowering a New Generation of Digital Citizens
Privacy
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
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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
Confidential Waste Bins
If you require secure document destruction, request a confidential waste bin from Facility Services with 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. When working remotely, retain documents that require secure destruction until you have access to on-campus confidential waste bins.
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)
Privacy Training at McMaster
Primer on Privacy Course
All McMaster faculty, staff, and students are invited to take the Primer on Privacy course. University staff and faculty must complete mandatory privacy training. The Primer on Privacy is a self-directed course available through Avenue to Learn, and includes a series of videos with resources that can be completed according to your schedule. Instructions to self-register through MOSAIC are available here – HOW TO REGISTER, as well as an FAQ. Students interested in learning more about privacy may also register to complete the Primer on Privacy. For issues with the course, please contact the Privacy Office
Once you have completed your training, you can check out the videos to refresh your knowledge on our privacy training page.
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 each year. 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.
Once you have completed your training, you can check out the videos to refresh your knowledge on our privacy training page.