Marilyn Sing

Statement: OIPC joins international data protection authorities in statement on privacy risks of AI-Generated imagery

News Release: OIPC BC joins international data protection authorities in statement on privacy risks of AI-generated imagery
Read the full news release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
Read the international Joint Statement: www.oipc.bc.ca/media/17985/...

Local chapter meetings | IAPP The IAPP is a policy neutral, not-for-profit association founded in 2000 with a mission to define, promote and improve the professions of privacy, AI governance and digital responsibility globally.

The Victoria IAPP KnowledgeNet Chapter is teaming up with chapters across Canada for a focused deep‑dive on AI governance for Data Privacy Day (January 28). Our expert panel will share practical, real‑world strategies for adopting responsible and ethical AI. iapp.org/community/lo...

image of the cover of the OIPC guidance, Public Sector Surveillance Guidelines.

The OIPC published a Guidance Document today, entitled Public Sector Surveillance Guidelines.

Read the Guidance Document: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/gu...

Virtual Vancouver and Victoria KnowledgeNet: 19 June 2025 This event will be held virtually with no in-person component and will not be recorded. Instructions on how to view this webinar will be sent to registrants upon registration and 1-2 days prior to the...

The IAPP Vancouver and Victoria Chapters are co-hosting a virtual education event on June 19th, which will explore how local governments and other public bodies in BC apply the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) in their day-to-day operations. iapp.org/connect/comm...

This IAPP article includes five key actions every leadership team should consider taking to strengthen their data protection posture ahead of a financing round. iapp.org/news/a/prepa...

Under BC’s public sector privacy law (FIPPA), an individual’s privacy rights continue past death. To learn more about this, check out this new guidance released by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia. www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/gu...

Reminder: Have your say! Commissioner Harvey will visit 7 BC cities next month to gather feedback to guide our office's strategic plan.

Sessions in Prince George, Smithers, Victoria, Kamloops, Kelowna, Abbotsford and Vancouver.

More information and registration link: www.oipc.bc.ca/news-events/...

CIRA XDR brings cutting-edge cybersecurity technology to Canadian organizations - CIRA The new service leverages advanced analytics to support security teams with improved threat detection and response.

📣 NEW: Today, we're excited to launch the new CIRA XDR designed for Canadian organizations. XDR is a comprehensive tool to help security teams stay ahead of attacks and respond rapidly in a complex cyberthreat landscape.

Read the full announcement: www.cira.ca/en/resources...

Most people should use a password manager, but there's no one-size-fits-all recommendation.

Small business refers to a company with less than 25 employees. To register, go to “vipss.ca" and click “Register". Click “Use ticket access code" and enter “business750" then hit “Apply”. Select the “Small Business pass” and then click “Next”.

Are you a small business wanting to attend the Victoria International Privacy and Security Summit (March 11-13)? To support my workshop on small business compliance, the Summit planners have provided me a 50% off discount to extend to small businesses www.rebootcommunications.com/event/vipss2...

Talking Data 2025 - National Cybersecurity Alliance Join us as we host daily 30-minute conversations with industry leaders to discuss all things data privacy!

Each day during Data Privacy Week (January 27-31), the National Cybersecurity Alliance is hosting 30-minute conversations with industry leaders to discuss all things data privacy! Check out the information on their website for daily topics and to register. www.staysafeonline.org/events/talki...

As an official champion of Data Privacy Week (DPW) through the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA), during DPW I’ll be posting daily with helpful tips from the NCA on www.linkedin.com/in/marilyn-s-ipp

In celebration of and recognition of Data Privacy Week, the IAPP Victoria and Vancouver KnowledgeNet Chapters meeting on January 29th is featuring BC's Privacy Commissioner, Michael Harvey, as our guest speaker!

If you'd like to attend, here's the details for registering. iapp.org/connect/comm...

New bills need to be reintroduced when a Parliamentary session starts. With all parties responsible for updating Canada's privacy laws, and with all parties saying they are committed to doing so, hopefully it won’t be delayed too long.

As part of Justin Trudeau's recent resignation announcement, he requested a “prorogation” of Parliament until 24 March. Prorogation kills every bill under consideration to become law, including Bill C-27, the proposed update to current private sector privacy law.

10 Must-Know Tips For Keeping Your Personal Data Safe - National Cybersecurity Alliance Follow these top 10 tips for keeping your personal data and sensitive information safe online.

Both individuals and companies need to protect their data online. Thankfully, there are several ways you can do this effectively with these 10 tips from the National Cybersecurity Alliance to follow. staysafeonline.org/resources/10...