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The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC is independent from government and promotes and protects the information and privacy rights of British Columbians. Learn more about our office here: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/about/about-us/
Yesterday OIPC Legal Counsel Ethan Plato participated in a panel at the Victoria International Privacy and Security Summit #VIPSS entitled "Children's Privacy and Safety Regulation Policy: Canada's Development of a Children's Privacy Network." #privacy #security
oline Twiss, OIPC Deputy Commissioner, far right, shared her views this afternoon at the Victoria International Privacy & Security Summit #VIPSS on a panel entitled "Agentic AI: Fostering Responsible and Beneficial Development and Adoption."
Jeannette Van Den Bulk, OIPC Deputy Commissioner, far right, presented her views at a panel entitled "Regulatory Design of AI Governance in Healthcare" at the Victoria International Privacy and Security Summit #VIPSS #privacy #security
Tara Laughlin, OIPC Investigator, and Alexander Lonergan, OIPC Adjudicator, presented a workshop today at the Victoria International Privacy and Security Summit #VIPSS entitled "OIPC Proceedings: Processes, Tips, and Tricks."
Caitlin Lemiski, OIPC Director of Policy, and Dr. Jessica Campbell, OIPC Investigator, presented a three-part workshop today at the 28th Annual Victoria International Privacy and Security Summit #VIPSS on Surveillance in the Public and Private Sector.
Statement from BC Information and Privacy Commissioner regarding proposed amendments to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Read the statement: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
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/...
Commissioner Michael Harvey presents a video overview of Investigation Report 26-02: Privacy breaches following the Lapu Lapu Day Festival.
YouTube video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMIO...
The OIPC has published an overview about our investigation into the privacy breaches following the Lapu Lapu Day Festival.
Overview: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
News Release: Investigation reveals 71 snooping incidents by 36 healthcare workers following Lapu Lapu Day tragedy; half of the individuals sent to medical facilities had their privacy breached.
News release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
Investigation Report: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
Media Advisory: On Wednesday, February 18 at 9:30am, Information and Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey will release an investigation report examining privacy breaches across health authorities following the 2025 Lapu Lapu Day Festival.
Read Media Advisory: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
Today, BC Information and Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey appeared before the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (#LCJC) to discuss Bill C-4. Read his statement here: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/sp...
Updated Media Advisory: Commissioner Harvey to appear tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 12, at 2:15 pm PST, before Senate committee on amendments to the Canada Elections Act.
Live-stream details and more information: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
Commissioner Michael Harvey joined a Canadian regulators' panel today to discuss views about health privacy legislation at Osler's AccessPrivacy Health Privacy Symposium.
Thanks for joining us for Data Privacy Week!
Identity theft can affect all of us. Here are some resources you can turn to if it happens to you: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/guidance-documents/1378 #DPW2026
Last night, Commissioner Harvey spoke to the BC SD43 PAC group about youth privacy. Wondering how to talk to your kids about online privacy? Check out our guidance: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in... #DPW2026
BC Information and Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey was interviewed by the Public Sector Network for their "Let's Chat" series on the topic of "Building Public Trust Through a Rights-First Approach."
View the video: publicsectornetwork.com/insight/lets...
Seniors can be particularly vulnerable to loss or abuse of their personal data. This guidance, which we created with the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner of BC, offers some valuable tips to help seniors stay safe online.
Download: www.oipc.bc.ca/resources/gu...
#DataPrivacyWeek2026 #DPW26
Today, Commissioner Harvey delivered opening remarks at a cross-Canada IAPP KnowledgeNet Data Privacy Day event on the topic, "Beyond the Chaos; Practical Application of AI Governance" at the Victoria offices of Deloitte Canada, which hosted the Victoria KnowledgeNet Chapter. #DPW26
How well are you protecting the personal data of British Columbians? Privacy organizations and public bodies can find out by taking our self-assessment. www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/gu...
News Release: Today, on Data Privacy Day, the OIPC released "PIPA and AI Scribes: Best practices for healthcare organizations in BC" on the use of an AI tool for processing medical records.
NR: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
Guidance: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/gu...
Data Privacy Week is here, a global initiative aimed at fostering awareness around the importance of our protecting personal information in the digital age. It’s a great time to take control of your own personal data. Are you protected? We’ll provide some tips this week. #DataPrivacyWeek2026
Commissioner Michael Harvey has released a statement for Data Privacy Day, January 28, 2026. Follow us here this week during Data Privacy Week for tips about how to better protect your data. #DPW2026
Read the statement: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
Following his keynote at the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, Commissioner Harvey participated in a Fireside Chat with Michela Fiorido, Chair of CBA BC's Freedom of Information and Privacy Law Section and Partner at Harris & Co
Hi Andy, would you please direct your questions to either info@oipc.bc.ca or call (250) 387-5629? Thank you.
Commissioner Michael Harvey delivered a keynote address this morning to the CBA BC Legal Conference: Privacy Law 2026 in Vancouver.
Today, Commissioner Harvey spoke about Trust and Transparency at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. After his keynote, he answered questions about data privacy and the work of our office from TRU law students.
Caitlin Lemiski, Director of Policy, and Sarah McIntosh, Policy Analyst, delivered a presentation today entitled "Privacy compliance in practice: legal obligations and best practices" to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. BC.
The OIPC published a Guidance Document today, entitled Public Sector Surveillance Guidelines.
Read the Guidance Document: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/gu...