This guidance document will help you understand B.C.'s legal framework for access and privacy in the private sector.
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This guide helps landlords and the public to understand the rules in BC about what personal information landlords may collect from anyone seeking to enter into a tenancy agreement, including individuals who will be ...
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Want to know more about your privacy and access rights in BC? Who can help you with your request for records? Where can you turn when your privacy is in jeopardy?
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A basic introduction to FIPPA and how it affects individuals in B.C. This guide will also outline the steps necessary when requesting information from a public body, how to make a complaint, and will answer questions ...
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Increasingly, public bodies in BC are exploring ways to take advantage of the cost-savings and functionality presented by “cloud computing”. The purpose of this resource is to provide information to public bodies about ...
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Effective May 25, 2018, some organizations subject to PIPA must also comply with the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This guidance helps organizations in BC determine whether they are ...
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Cannabis is illegal in most places outside of Canada. The personal information of users is therefore very sensitive. Some countries may deny entry to people who have purchased cannabis. This guide was created to help ...
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This tool helps organizations and public bodies conduct their security self-assessment. They are required by the laws to take reasonable steps to safeguard the personal information in their custody or control.
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This two-pager tells you how the BC vaccine card and the Public Health Orders work together with the privacy laws in British Columbia. It does so by answering common questions about the implementation and protecting ...
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This two-page guide explains what personal information that organizations can collect from online sources, the role of consent, and what the limits are.
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