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January, 2005

 

ITBusiness.ca, January 11, 2005

Telus case calls role of Privacy Commissioner into question

by by Shane Schick

1/11/2005 5:00:00 PM - After an appeals court supports Matthew Englander's right to keep his name out of the phone book, experts are left wondering what power the federal office really has. Also: where PIPEDA fits in

 

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March, April 2004

 

Computer Dealer News, April 16, 2004, Vol. 20, No. 6

Making PIPEDA work

by Paolo Del Nibletto

Can/Am task force develops a privacy compliance framework for solution providers and businesses.

 

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Get the AICPA/CICA Privacy Framework document.


CPAC Talk Politics with Ken Rockburn

What is PIPEDA?

Ken Rockburn speaks with Ian Turnbull, Director of the Canadian Privacy Institute, and Kathy Tuitt, co-founder of eQuest Systems Inc., about PIPEDA.

 

watch Introduction - What is PIPEDA? (WMV-:44)

watch Step 1: Designate a Privacy Office (WMV-:34)

watch Step 2: Identify Purposes for Collection and Use of Information (WMV-:43)

watch Step 3: What Information Can I Still Use? (WMV-:37)

watch Step 4: Managing Consent (WMV-:53)


 

CJOH TV Special Report

What is PIPEDA?

Ian Turnbull, Director of the Canadian Privacy Institute, and Kathy Tuitt, co-founder of eQuest Systems Inc., provide information regarding PIPEDA in this video clip.

 

watch What is PIPEDA? (WMV-:28)

 


January, 2004

 

01/20/2004 - IT Business

Life of a PI

It's only been three weeks since PIPEDA went into effect and lawyers say they're already seeing problems with the way enterprises handle personal information. Plus: How do private investigators manage privacy?

by Shane Schick

 

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01/20/2004 - Computing Canada, January 16, 2004, Vol. 30 No. 1

Preparing for PIPEDA's arrival

While the deadline for compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act was Jan. 1, most organizations in Canada will find themselves scrambling to catch up if they haven't already complied

by Jennifer Brown

 

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January 1, 2004 Canada's privacy laws became effective for ALL Canadian businesses.

 


December, 2003

 

12/22/2003 - Toronto Star, Small Business Solutions Newsletter.

Improved Privacy, Potential Headaches

by Kathleen Sibley

As a chartered accountant, Louis Isabella is constantly being asked to forward clients' personal information all over the place, whether to banks or mortgage companies. If it lands in the wrong hands, it would be a problem, mostly for the client. That all changes as of Jan. 1, however, when the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) comes into effect. When that happens, it will be Isabella--and other small and mid-sized businesses like his--on the hook for any privacy breaches.

 

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12/18/2003 - ITBusiness.ca

Royal LePage takes PIPEDA compliance online

Real estate agent handles employee information through eConsent

by Jennifer Brown

 

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Kathy Tuitt, co-founder of eQuest Systems Inc. and Ian Turnbull, Director of The Canadian Privacy Institute were interviewed by Rob Snow on CFRA radio about Canada's new privacy legislation.

 

listen   Listen to the interview  (MP3-9mb)