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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/
Commissioner Michael Harvey joined a Canadian regulators' panel today to discuss views about health privacy legislation at Osler's AccessPrivacy Health Privacy Symposium.
February 4, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Thanks for joining us for Data Privacy Week!
January 30, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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
January 30, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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
January 30, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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
January 29, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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
January 28, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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...
January 28, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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...
January 28, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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
January 27, 2026 at 11:27 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...
January 26, 2026 at 7:40 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
January 23, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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
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
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
The OIPC published a Guidance Document today, entitled Public Sector Surveillance Guidelines.

Read the Guidance Document: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/gu...
January 14, 2026 at 7:42 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...
January 14, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Order F26-01 posted, City of Richmond.
View the Order: www.oipc.bc.ca/documents/or...
January 14, 2026 at 5:55 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...
January 14, 2026 at 5:48 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 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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
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
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 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 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