Privacy
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Federal Trade Commission (USA) ➚
FTC Finalizes Order with Avast Banning it from Selling or Licensing Web Browsing Data for Advertising and Requiring it to Pay $16.5 Million
Privacy
Biometric Update.com ➚
Clearview facial recognition searches double, database reaches 50B images
Privacy
OECD Policy Observatory ➚
Six crucial policy considerations for AI, data governance, and privacy: Insights from the OECD
Privacy
Toronto Star ➚
Ontario privacy commissioner feels urgency to address 'Wild West' risks of AI
Privacy
IT World Canada ➚
Compel social media apps to toughen their privacy, trust practices, Parliament told
Privacy
Biometric Update ➚
Online shoppers need stronger authentication to fight fraud this Christmas: Prove survey
Privacy
Office of Privacy Commissioner of Canada ➚
Privacy Commissioner appears before Parliament to discuss proposals to modernize federal privacy law
Privacy
Biometric Update ➚
Canada privacy commissioner wants feedback on new biometric data processing guidelines
Privacy
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada ➚
Privacy Commissioner discusses proposals to advance privacy law reform and better address children’s privacy, risks of AI
Privacy
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario ➚
Bookending my year as the IPC’s first Scholar-in-Residence
Privacy
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada ➚
Joint statement on data scraping and the protection of privacy
Privacy
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario ➚
Joint statement by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and the Ontario Human Rights Commission on the use of AI technologies
Privacy
Consumer Reports ➚
Smart Appliances Promise Convenience and Innovation. But Is Your Privacy Worth the Price?
Privacy
Global News ➚
Liberal Party of Canada fights privacy rules for parties as government mulls legislation
Privacy
EuroNews.Next ➚
'No excuse' for AI developers to get data privacy wrong, warns UK data regulator
Privacy
IT World Canada ➚
Canadian-based ticketing agency admits data breach, and more on the proposed halt to AI systems
Privacy
Digital Preservation Coalition ➚
File format recommendations - I wouldn’t say they are unacceptable, but I wouldn’t recommend them either
Privacy
CBC Politics ➚
As TikTok faces data-harvesting claims, spy agency warns Canadians to protect themselves
Privacy
Privacy Training at McMaster
These courses are available for self-registration through MOSAIC. Refer to the Health and Safety Training FAQ for instructions to self-register, and answers to other frequently asked questions. It may take 24 hours to process your registration before the course is available through Avenue to Learn.
The Primer on Privacy is a self-directed course available through Avenue to Learn and includes a series of videos with resources that can be completed according to your schedule.
Once you have completed your training you can check out the videos to refresh your knowledge on our privacy training page. For issues with these courses please contact the Privacy Office.
Primer on Privacy Course Register in Mosaic
All McMaster faculty, staff, and students who are in roles where they work with personal information (PI) are required to complete the Primer on Privacy course. This course should be completed every four years to support ongoing awareness of privacy compliance requirements and best practices.
Students interested in learning more about privacy may also register to complete the Primer on Privacy.
PHIPA Training Requirement Course Register in Mosaic
All University employees who have access to Personal Health Information (PHI) during their employment and are involved directly or indirectly in the provision of patient care, must complete this mandatory training every year. If you aren’t sure if the training applies to you or your role, speak to your manager.
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Consultation Services Book Now
Book a consultation appointment with the Privacy and Records Management Specialist to discuss legislative and policy compliance, best practices, concerns, and challenges.
Contact the Privacy Office
Andrea Thyret-Kidd
University Secretary & Chief Governance and Privacy Officer