2009 What's New
The Personal Information Protection Amendment Act, 2009 (Bill 54) received Royal Assent on Thursday, November 26, 2009, and will come into force on proclamation. Amendments to the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) include requiring organizations to report significant security breaches to the Information and Privacy Commissioner; requiring organizations to notify individuals if their personal information is processed outside Canada; ensuring consistent standards for handling the personal information of employees; and streamlining the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s processes. To read the Amendment Act in its entirety, visit the Legislative Assembly Office website (external link) and select Bill 54.
October 28, 2009
The Personal Information Protection Amendment Act, 2009 (Bill 54) was introduced in the Legislature on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 (see news release). The proposed changes to the Act will clarify and strengthen existing protections for Albertans' personal information and will keep the legislation in line with emerging business practices. To read the bill in its entirety, visit the Legislative Assembly Office website (external link) and select Bill 54.
June 4, 2009
Registrations are now being accepted for the PIPA Conference 2009 to be held October 15-16, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver, B.C. The conference theme, Solving the Privacy Puzzle, focuses on practical, real-world problems and solutions. This forum offers an excellent opportunity to hear from privacy regulators, stakeholders, and from business experts around the globe about managing personal information in the electronic age. For more information, visit the conference website (external link). Early bird pricing will be available until September 18, 2009.
February 19, 2009
The Access and Privacy 2009 conference will be held June 10-12, 2009 at the Edmonton Marriott River Cree Resort. The conference program will feature interactive workshops, insightful keynote and plenary speakers and breakout sessions on a number of different topics. For more information, visit the conference website (external link). Early bird pricing will be available until March 30, 2009.
