Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC
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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/
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Social Media Policy: www.oipc.bc.ca/social-media...
Please note: We do not accept access or privacy complaints or requests for review via this page.
Visit oipc.bc.ca to learn more about how to submit complaints and requests for review.
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...
Read the statement: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
January 26, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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...
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
January 23, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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
Commissioner Michael Harvey delivered a keynote address this morning to the CBA BC Legal Conference: Privacy Law 2026 in Vancouver.
January 23, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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.
January 21, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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.
January 20, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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...
Read the Guidance Document: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/gu...
January 14, 2026 at 7:42 PM
The OIPC published a Guidance Document today, entitled Public Sector Surveillance Guidelines.
Read the Guidance Document: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/gu...
Read the Guidance Document: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/gu...
Commissioner Michael Harvey presents a video overview of the OIPC's Investigation of City of Richmond’s Public Safety Camera System Field
Test report.
YouTube video: youtu.be/tm75j3A-aPM?...
Test report.
YouTube video: youtu.be/tm75j3A-aPM?...
Investigation Report 26-01: City of Richmond's Public Safety Camera System Field Test
YouTube video by OIPC BC / BC ORL
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January 14, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Commissioner Michael Harvey presents a video overview of the OIPC's Investigation of City of Richmond’s Public Safety Camera System Field
Test report.
YouTube video: youtu.be/tm75j3A-aPM?...
Test report.
YouTube video: youtu.be/tm75j3A-aPM?...
Read an overview of the OIPC's Investigation of City of Richmond’s
Public Safety Camera System Field report.
Full overview: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
Public Safety Camera System Field report.
Full overview: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
January 14, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Read an overview of the OIPC's Investigation of City of Richmond’s
Public Safety Camera System Field report.
Full overview: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
Public Safety Camera System Field report.
Full overview: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
Order F26-01 posted, City of Richmond.
View the Order: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/or...
View the Order: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/or...
January 14, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Order F26-01 posted, City of Richmond.
View the Order: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/or...
View the Order: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/or...
News Release: City of Richmond ordered to remove surveillance cameras at key intersection; Investigation found the City was not authorized to collect personal information for law enforcement purposes.
News release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
Full report, www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
News release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
Full report, www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
January 14, 2026 at 5:48 PM
News Release: City of Richmond ordered to remove surveillance cameras at key intersection; Investigation found the City was not authorized to collect personal information for law enforcement purposes.
News release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
Full report, www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
News release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
Full report, www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
We are hiring for a new position, Director of Emerging Information and Privacy Technologies. We are a dynamic team with a big mandate that offers our employees challenging and meaningful work. Deadline 12:00 pm (noon) PT on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Information here: www.oipc.bc.ca/about/careers/
December 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
We are hiring for a new position, Director of Emerging Information and Privacy Technologies. We are a dynamic team with a big mandate that offers our employees challenging and meaningful work. Deadline 12:00 pm (noon) PT on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Information here: www.oipc.bc.ca/about/careers/
December 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Commissioner Harvey spoke about how we can move forward with innovation while protecting privacy rights in his speech last week to the Public Service Network's Government Innovation Showcase. Read the full text of his presentation at www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/sp...
December 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Commissioner Harvey spoke about how we can move forward with innovation while protecting privacy rights in his speech last week to the Public Service Network's Government Innovation Showcase. Read the full text of his presentation at www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/sp...
Our final tip for safer online shopping: Keep receipts in a separate email folder and check your credit card statements for any suspicious activity. #safeshopping
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our final tip for safer online shopping: Keep receipts in a separate email folder and check your credit card statements for any suspicious activity. #safeshopping
Tip 4 for safer online shopping: Choose a secure site. Watch for the https:// prefix. These sites use encryption to protect your information while it is in transit. #safeshopping
December 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Tip 4 for safer online shopping: Choose a secure site. Watch for the https:// prefix. These sites use encryption to protect your information while it is in transit. #safeshopping
Tip 3 for safer shopping involves choosing online retailers with great care. Explore the site, the privacy policy, and return policy before making purchases. Ask yourself: Is this a reputable retailer? #safeshopping
December 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Tip 3 for safer shopping involves choosing online retailers with great care. Explore the site, the privacy policy, and return policy before making purchases. Ask yourself: Is this a reputable retailer? #safeshopping
Tip 2 for safer online shopping: Limit the amount of personal information you provide on websites and do not provide your social insurance number.
December 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Tip 2 for safer online shopping: Limit the amount of personal information you provide on websites and do not provide your social insurance number.
Commissioner Harvey delivered a keynote address, "Embedding privacy, building trust: A rights-first approach to innovation," at the Public Sector Network's Government Innovation Showcase today. Earlier today, he joined Ashley Anderson from Palo Alto Cybersecurity to discuss trust in the AI era.
December 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Commissioner Harvey delivered a keynote address, "Embedding privacy, building trust: A rights-first approach to innovation," at the Public Sector Network's Government Innovation Showcase today. Earlier today, he joined Ashley Anderson from Palo Alto Cybersecurity to discuss trust in the AI era.
Tip one for safer online shopping: Use a credit card rather than a debit card to make your purchases. Credit cards offer more protection and less liability because they can provide protection against fraudulent transactions. #safeshopping
December 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Tip one for safer online shopping: Use a credit card rather than a debit card to make your purchases. Credit cards offer more protection and less liability because they can provide protection against fraudulent transactions. #safeshopping
Online shopping is fast and convenient but can present some risks to your privacy. This week, we’ll be providing five tips for #safeshopping
December 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Online shopping is fast and convenient but can present some risks to your privacy. This week, we’ll be providing five tips for #safeshopping
In this Public Sector Network Canada podcast, Commissioner Michael Harvey shares his views about how public institutions can build trust and lead in a data-driven world with rights, not just technology.
👇 Listen here publicsectornetwork.com/insight/the-...
👇 Listen here publicsectornetwork.com/insight/the-...
The Public Sector Podcast: Trust, Technology & Rights in the Digital Age
How to balance citizen protection with the need for responsible, future-ready digital innovation.
publicsectornetwork.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM
In this Public Sector Network Canada podcast, Commissioner Michael Harvey shares his views about how public institutions can build trust and lead in a data-driven world with rights, not just technology.
👇 Listen here publicsectornetwork.com/insight/the-...
👇 Listen here publicsectornetwork.com/insight/the-...
Commissioner Michael Harvey delivered a speech this morning at the BC Legislature to the Select Standing Committee on Finance & Government Services. Read his full remarks here: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/sp...
November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Commissioner Michael Harvey delivered a speech this morning at the BC Legislature to the Select Standing Committee on Finance & Government Services. Read his full remarks here: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/sp...
Commissioner Harvey spoke about the vital role privacy plays in the use of AI on a panel entitled "Responsible AI: From Principles to Practice" at the Prompt AI Conference yesterday afternoon in Victoria.
November 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Commissioner Harvey spoke about the vital role privacy plays in the use of AI on a panel entitled "Responsible AI: From Principles to Practice" at the Prompt AI Conference yesterday afternoon in Victoria.
NEWS RELEASE: Canada’s privacy regulators call for strong protection of children’s privacy in the development and use of educational technologies.
Read the full news release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
Read the full news release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
November 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
NEWS RELEASE: Canada’s privacy regulators call for strong protection of children’s privacy in the development and use of educational technologies.
Read the full news release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
Read the full news release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/ne...
As Canada marks National Child Day, privacy authorities across the country have issued a joint resolution to help ensure that privacy rights and the best interests of children are paramount in the development, procurement, and deployment of educational technologies. www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
November 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
As Canada marks National Child Day, privacy authorities across the country have issued a joint resolution to help ensure that privacy rights and the best interests of children are paramount in the development, procurement, and deployment of educational technologies. www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...