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.
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.
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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.
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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...
National Child Day is tomorrow, making this a great time to think about children’s privacy rights. Here are some practical tips for talking to your kids about their online privacy. #nationalchildday
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
National Child Day is tomorrow, making this a great time to think about children’s privacy rights. Here are some practical tips for talking to your kids about their online privacy. #nationalchildday
National Child Day is tomorrow, November 20. As a parent, it helps to be aware of some of the common risks children and youth can face online, such as deceptive designs. Check out our full infographic about deceptive designs here: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in... #nationalchildday
November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
National Child Day is tomorrow, November 20. As a parent, it helps to be aware of some of the common risks children and youth can face online, such as deceptive designs. Check out our full infographic about deceptive designs here: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in... #nationalchildday
This am, Cr Harvey addressed OECD’s Working Party on Data Governance & Privacy & Digital Policy Committee on secondary use of health data for public interest purposes, saying privacy isn’t a barrier to health data sharing–respecting privacy rights builds a foundation of trust that makes it possible.
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
This am, Cr Harvey addressed OECD’s Working Party on Data Governance & Privacy & Digital Policy Committee on secondary use of health data for public interest purposes, saying privacy isn’t a barrier to health data sharing–respecting privacy rights builds a foundation of trust that makes it possible.
National Child Day is Thursday, Nov. 20. It's celebrated across Canada to recognize the rights of children & reaffirm the country's commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. We will be posting tips this week to help you protect your children's privacy. #nationalchildday
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
National Child Day is Thursday, Nov. 20. It's celebrated across Canada to recognize the rights of children & reaffirm the country's commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. We will be posting tips this week to help you protect your children's privacy. #nationalchildday
Did you know? Commissioner Harvey is also the Registrar of Lobbyists for British Columbia?
Follow the ORL on LinkedIn to learn more: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/office-of-the-registrar-of-lobbyists-for-british-columbia
Follow the ORL on LinkedIn to learn more: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/office-of-the-registrar-of-lobbyists-for-british-columbia
November 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Did you know? Commissioner Harvey is also the Registrar of Lobbyists for British Columbia?
Follow the ORL on LinkedIn to learn more: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/office-of-the-registrar-of-lobbyists-for-british-columbia
Follow the ORL on LinkedIn to learn more: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/office-of-the-registrar-of-lobbyists-for-british-columbia
Commissioner Michael Harvey joined other Canadian regulators at the Canadian Bar Association's (CBA) Privacy and Access Conference in Ottawa last week. The commissioner participated in the Regulators' Perspective session's privacy and access panels on Friday.
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Commissioner Michael Harvey joined other Canadian regulators at the Canadian Bar Association's (CBA) Privacy and Access Conference in Ottawa last week. The commissioner participated in the Regulators' Perspective session's privacy and access panels on Friday.
Our office will be closed tomorrow, November 11, in observation of Remembrance Day.
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Our office will be closed tomorrow, November 11, in observation of Remembrance Day.
Our final tip 10: Review guidance from the OIPC on how to keep personal information you work with at your remote office safe.
Protecting Personal Information Away From the Office: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/guidance-documents/1380 #saferemotework
Protecting Personal Information Away From the Office: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/guidance-documents/1380 #saferemotework
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Our final tip 10: Review guidance from the OIPC on how to keep personal information you work with at your remote office safe.
Protecting Personal Information Away From the Office: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/guidance-documents/1380 #saferemotework
Protecting Personal Information Away From the Office: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/guidance-documents/1380 #saferemotework
Tip 9: Protect your data from loss by backing up your files on a regular basis on an encrypted USB device, cloud storage option, or your organization’s server. Back up your data using a method and location approved by your employer. #saferemotework
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Tip 9: Protect your data from loss by backing up your files on a regular basis on an encrypted USB device, cloud storage option, or your organization’s server. Back up your data using a method and location approved by your employer. #saferemotework
Tip 8: Purchase and install reliable antivirus and internet security software on your devices. It’s your first and best line of defense against cyber threats and malware. #saferemotework
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Tip 8: Purchase and install reliable antivirus and internet security software on your devices. It’s your first and best line of defense against cyber threats and malware. #saferemotework
Tip 7 for safer remote work: Choose a secure workspace or area of your home where you can keep your work private and shielded from view. Shut your computer down at the end of each business day. #saferemotework
November 7, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Tip 7 for safer remote work: Choose a secure workspace or area of your home where you can keep your work private and shielded from view. Shut your computer down at the end of each business day. #saferemotework
Tip #6 for safe remote work involves access to your devices. Do not share a laptop you use for working with personal information with anyone else in your household or otherwise, including family members and friends. #saferemotework
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Tip #6 for safe remote work involves access to your devices. Do not share a laptop you use for working with personal information with anyone else in your household or otherwise, including family members and friends. #saferemotework
Tip 5 for safer remote work concerns phishing scams, which have become increasingly sophisticated. Watch out for unsolicited requests; hover your mouse over links to verify before clicking; and never divulge personal information via email or text. #saferemoteworkimage
November 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Tip 5 for safer remote work concerns phishing scams, which have become increasingly sophisticated. Watch out for unsolicited requests; hover your mouse over links to verify before clicking; and never divulge personal information via email or text. #saferemoteworkimage
Coming right up.... Tip 4 in maintaining a safer remote workplace: keep your software updated, so that any security patches are installed on your system to protect you. #saferemotework
November 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Coming right up.... Tip 4 in maintaining a safer remote workplace: keep your software updated, so that any security patches are installed on your system to protect you. #saferemotework
Tip 3 for safer remote work: Follow your workplace protocols and only download authorized apps and programs. Other apps might not have the security standards your organization expects and could expose sensitive personal data. #saferemotework
November 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Tip 3 for safer remote work: Follow your workplace protocols and only download authorized apps and programs. Other apps might not have the security standards your organization expects and could expose sensitive personal data. #saferemotework
NEWS RELEASE Transparency builds trust. When governments share clear, reliable info, we all benefit—from public health to policy decisions.
FPT Info Regulators say: "Transparency is key to a healthy democracy."
Read the full release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
#FPT2025 #RightToKnow
FPT Info Regulators say: "Transparency is key to a healthy democracy."
Read the full release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
#FPT2025 #RightToKnow
November 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
NEWS RELEASE Transparency builds trust. When governments share clear, reliable info, we all benefit—from public health to policy decisions.
FPT Info Regulators say: "Transparency is key to a healthy democracy."
Read the full release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
#FPT2025 #RightToKnow
FPT Info Regulators say: "Transparency is key to a healthy democracy."
Read the full release: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/in...
#FPT2025 #RightToKnow
Caitlin Lemiski, Director of Policy, presented two sessions yesterday at the IT4K12 Conference for educational tech: "From the Headlines to the Classroom: BC’s Privacy Laws and Children" and "Role-Specific Privacy: Getting Your Work Done While Staying on the Right Side of Privacy Laws."
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Caitlin Lemiski, Director of Policy, presented two sessions yesterday at the IT4K12 Conference for educational tech: "From the Headlines to the Classroom: BC’s Privacy Laws and Children" and "Role-Specific Privacy: Getting Your Work Done While Staying on the Right Side of Privacy Laws."
Commissioner Michael Harvey will be joining other Canadian regulators at the Canadian Bar Association's Privacy and Access Conference in Ottawa on the privacy and access panels of the Regulators' Perspective session on Friday, November 7, from 10:30am-12 noon. #privacy #accesstoinformation
November 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Commissioner Michael Harvey will be joining other Canadian regulators at the Canadian Bar Association's Privacy and Access Conference in Ottawa on the privacy and access panels of the Regulators' Perspective session on Friday, November 7, from 10:30am-12 noon. #privacy #accesstoinformation
Tip 2 for staying safe while working remotely: Avoid looking at personal information collected and used for work while you are in public. If it’s unavoidable, take precautions, such as a screen shield, to make sure no one else can view your screen.
saferemotework
saferemotework
November 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Tip 2 for staying safe while working remotely: Avoid looking at personal information collected and used for work while you are in public. If it’s unavoidable, take precautions, such as a screen shield, to make sure no one else can view your screen.
saferemotework
saferemotework
