Access and Privacy Online

Commentary: Gage Smith on OSI Report

In this commentary, we have a special sit-down with FIPA President Mike Larsen, Executive Director Jason Woywada, and the staff behind major 2024 activities.   

Tune in to learn about FIPA researcher Gage Smith’s work submitting to and reviewing the Independent Special Interlocutor Kimberly R. Murray’s Final Report speaking to the Indigenous-led Reparations Framework for Missing and Disappeared Children and Unmarked Burials associated with Indian Residential Schools.

• OSI Report: https://fipa.bc.ca/2024-review-of-osi-report/
• Access the Report: https://osi-bis.ca/osi-resources/reports/?report-type=final-report
• View the Press Release: https://osi-bis.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/OSI-BIS-Press-Release.pdf
• Watch the Video: https://osi-bis.ca/osi-resources/news/
• First Nations Information Governance Centre: https://fnigc.ca/
• The First Nations Principles of OCAP®: https://fnigc.ca/ocap-training/
• 7 Insights for OCAP-Friendly Information Governance and Data Management Practices: https://fipa.bc.ca/7-insights-for-ocap-friendly-information-governance-and-data-management-practices/
• National Center for Truth and Reconciliation: https://nctr.ca/records/view-your-records/archives/   

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Commentary: Ryan Rutley on Leading Language & Foreign Interference

In this commentary, we have a special sit-down with FIPA President Mike Larsen, Executive Director Jason Woywada, and the staff behind major 2024 activities.   

Tune in to learn about FIPA researcher Ryan Rutley’s work around Leading and Trailing Language, as well as FIPA's submission to the Foreign Interference Commission.

• Leading Language 2024: https://fipa.bc.ca/leading-language-2024/
• 2024 Foreign Interference Commission: https://fipa.bc.ca/2024-foreign-interference-commission/ 

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Commentary: Jerika Caduhada on Pathways to Precarity

In this commentary, we have a special sit-down with FIPA President Mike Larsen, Executive Director Jason Woywada, and the staff behind major 2024 activities.   

Tune in to learn about FIPA researcher Jerika Caduhada’s work around Pathways to Precarity. 

Pathways to Precarity:

• https://fipa.bc.ca/2024-pathways-to-precarity/
• https://fipa.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/FINAL-2024-FIPA-Pathways-to-Precarity.pdf  

FIPA at Ethi links in the show notes:

• https://fipa.bc.ca/fipa-at-ethi/

RCC secure account:

• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account.html  

Canada as a Haven for Modern Slavery:

• https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/09/1140437
• https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/canada-s-foreign-worker-program-a-breeding-ground-for-contemporary-slavery-says-un-report-1.6999244
• https://www.amnesty.ca/human-rights-news/canada-foreign-worker-programs/
• https://www.policymagazine.ca/modern-slavery-the-reality-of-labour-trafficking-in-canada/ 

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Commentary: Spencer Izen on Access Assessments

In this commentary, we have a special sit-down with FIPA President Mike Larsen, Executive Director Jason Woywada, and the staff behind major 2024 activities.  

Tune in to learn about FIPA researcher Spencer Izen’s work around Access Assessments in BC. 

• Access assessment 2024 the latest: https://fipa.bc.ca/access-assessment-2024-the-latest/

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News Summary December 21st, 2024

Coming up in your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, December 21st.

• In this week’s show, with the holidays upon us, we’ll start with a review of local stories across Canada, including one municipality addressing its use of Artificial Intelligence.

• We’ll then look south of the border to the US, where preparations for the inauguration of Donald Trump intersect with the fields of information and privacy.

• And finally, we’ll wrap up with a look at some cybersecurity reminders for the season and a preview of what’s ahead for the podcast as we close out the year.

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Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/20241221-access-and-privacy-online/

Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2024-season-episode-51/

Our Contributors:

Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder

Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/

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News Summary December 14th, 2024

Coming up in your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, December 14th.

• We’ll start with a recent announcement from Canadian Commissioners calling for a system of Transparency by Default.
• We follow that with Local Journalism Initiative stories from across Canada, including one from The Pointer that sheds light on a failing proactive disclosure process in a local town council.
• And we’ll wrap with a recap of the fallout from Alberta legislative changes.  

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Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/20241214-access-and-privacy-online/

Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2024-season-episode-50/

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Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder

Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/

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Commentary: Alberta Protection of Privacy Act & Access to Information Act

Alberta sees Bill 33 Protection of Privacy Act and Bill 34 Access to Information Act are the law of the province.

In this week's Commentary, we’re joined by FIPA President Mike Larsen and Sam Delechanto of Fasken LLP to dive a little deeper and review these consequential changes. 

• FIPA Commentary (November 27, 2024): https://fipanews.podbean.com/e/albertas-privacy-legislation-overhaul-implications-and-concerns/ 
• Alberta privacy commissioner raises concerns over government bills: https://fipa.bc.ca/alberta-privacy-commissioner-raises-concerns-over-government-bills/  
• Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner calls for changes to new proposed public sector access and privacy legislation for Alberta: https://oipc.ab.ca/alberta-information-and-privacy-commissioner-calls-for-changes-to-new-proposed-public-sector-access-and-privacy-legislation-for-alberta/  
• 'A number of concerns': Alberta privacy commissioner calls for overhaul of proposed access to information laws: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/alberta-privacy-commissioner-access-to-information-overhaul
• Bill 33 Protection of Privacy Act | Bill: https://docs.assembly.ab.ca/LADDAR_files/docs/bills/bill/legislature_31/session_1/20230530_bill-033.pdf | Amendment: https://docs.assembly.ab.ca/LADDAR_files/docs/bills/bill/legislature_31/session_1/20230530_am-033-A2.pdf
• Bill 34 Access to Information Act | Bill: https://docs.assembly.ab.ca/LADDAR_files/docs/bills/bill/legislature_31/session_1/20230530_bill-034.pdf  | Amendment: https://docs.assembly.ab.ca/LADDAR_files/docs/bills/bill/legislature_31/session_1/20230530_am-034-A2.pdf  
• OIPC Letter to Minister Glubish regarding Bill-33: https://oipc.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241120-Letter-to-Minister-Glubish-regarding-Bill-33-the-Protection-of-Privacy-Act-OIPC-comments-and-recommendations_Final-Unsigned.pdf  
• OIPC Letter to Minister Nally regarding Bill-34: https://oipc.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241120-Letter-to-Minister-Nally-regarding-Bill-34-the-Access-to-Information-Act-OIPC-comments-and-recommendations_Final-Unsigned.pdf  
• Intersecting Story: Willow Creek MD calls out deadbeat tax evaders: https://fipa.bc.ca/willow-creek-md-calls-out-deadbeat-tax-evaders/  
• Claresholm Local Press - https://claresholmlocalpress.ca/ 

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News Summary December 7th, 2024

Coming up in your Access and Privacy News Summary for Saturday, December 7th.

• There’s a major privacy breach in Saskatchewan with stories from the Local Journalism Initiative across Canada.
• We’ll take a look at stories from the United States and internationally that include big impacts on access to information and privacy.
• And we’ll wrap this week's episode with a discussion and review of Bill 33 Protection of Privacy Act and Bill 34 Access to Information Act in Alberta as it moves towards Royal Assent and becoming the law of the province.

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Show Notes: https://fipa.bc.ca/20241207-access-and-privacy-online/

Individual Stories: https://fipa.bc.ca/tag/2024-season-episode-49/

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Writing: Shaun Fisk | Production: Patrick Farnsworth | Music: Breakmaster Cylinder

Access and Privacy Online: https://fipa.bc.ca/research-resources/podcasts/access-and-privacy-online/

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