In recent years, RFID (radio frequency identification) has caught the attention of privacy watchdogs, civil organizations and the general public. Its ability to identify and track items as well as individuals raises a number of privacy and security concerns, while the potential for integration into numerous contexts has increased with the development of technology. Discussion and integration of RFID in the workplace, retail situations and other environments should be informed by a number of privacy-respecting practices that will be explored in this [...]
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Electronic authentication is common in this information-driven society, as daily transactions through electronic services and the Internet require remote electronic authentication. Online transactions are increasingly seamless through the connection of multiple devices which offer services to consumers that were previously unattainable. Many authentication systems collect and use the personal information of users in a way that compromises their privacy and security. Authentication systems must be designed to give consumers more control over their personal information, promoting user security and effective privacy [...] Youth privacy is increasingly important, especially in light of how young people adeptly integrate the Internet and online serves into their daily lives. Under the United Nations 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child, privacy is a basic human right for everyone under the age of 18. In the United States, the FTC passed the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act in 1998, specifically protecting children under age 13. Canadian privacy legislation – the PIPEDA and the Privacy Act – also ensure that children’s privacy is protected in the private and public spheres. The Canadian Privacy Commissioner has made youth privacy one of the issues to focus on for [...] In March 1996, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) published the Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information. Canada was the first country in the world to establish a voluntary, national standard for personal information protection. The Model Code was largely based on the Guidelines Governing the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Flows of Personal Data, created by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). While the Code remains a voluntary standard, it enjoys strong support and endorsement by a variety of Canadian companies as the national standard on privacy [...] The Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) represents a comprehensive model for the protection of personal health information in the province of Ontario. The PHIPA is one of parts of the Health Information Protection Act, the other being the Quality of Care Information Protection Act. About the PHIPA The PHIPA was enacted November 1, 2004 and outlines privacy policies and practices for health information custodians in the province of Ontario. It was necessary to develop the appropriate legislative provisions for Ontario health care providers to ensure the privacy of personal health information in a way that is consistent with effective health care [...] The Privacy Commissioner of Canada is mandated to oversee compliance with the Privacy Act and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), a number of provinces have had their own private sector privacy legislation declared as substantially similar to federal statutes. A number of provinces have Privacy Commissioners Offices and Ombudsmen who work in conjunction with the federal Privacy Commissioner of Canada. They are responsible for the protection of personal information rights of Canadians under specific provincial legislation. Thus, provincial Commissioners must negotiate concurrent or overlapping jurisdiction with the federal Privacy Commissioner. Alberta PIPA: About The Personal Information and Protection [...] In addition to Canadian Federal privacy legislation – the Privacy Act and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, or PIPEDA – a number of Canadian provinces have also established their own substantially similar privacy statutes. Organizations operating in these provinces must respect the provincial legislation with respect to the collection, use or disclosure of personal information as well as the other federal regulations. Provincial & Territorial Privacy Laws As Canada’s privacy protection model takes a co-regulatory approach, a number of provinces and territories have established legislation with respect to the collection, use or disclosure of personal information within private sector [...] The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is a Canadian federal legislation governing the collection, use and disclosure of personal information by private sector organizations. It also regulates the use of electronic documents while supporting e-commerce. About the PIPEDA The PIPEDA was enacted on April 13, 2000 in order to promote and support consumers in e-commerce. The PIPEDA was based on the Canadian Standards Association’s Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information. It also intended to reinforce the privacy protection mechanisms and practices which reflected European Union privacy directives. The PIPEDA was implemented in a number of phases over [...] The Privacy Commissioner of Canada is an officer of Parliament responsible for investigating violations against the Privacy Act (1983) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, or PIPEDA (2000). The Privacy Commissioner and those assisting the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) act as advocates for Canadians’ privacy rights. The OPC takes and investigates privacy violations and brings citizens’ concerns to the federal government. Like all federal government agencies, the OPC is funded through the Treasury Board Secretariat, which enables it to fulfill its responsibilities under the Privacy Act as well as the [...] The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms indirectly protects the individual’s right to privacy. The Privacy Act aimed to extend Canadian laws to protect not only individual privacy, but also to promote right of access for individuals to be able to know about and change personal information held by the government. It was the first Act explicitly protecting the privacy rights of [...] |
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