I have a few updates for you this week, so let's get started.
Given the great interest in children's privacy, in Canada and abroad, I want to make sure everyone is aware of the consultation the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada launched recently on age-appropriate design. The submission deadline is 10 Sept., and they are looking for public feedback, which gives you a sense of their preliminary thinking on the topic.
Earlier this week, the Information Privacy Commissioner of Ontario released new privacy and access guidance for contracting in the public sector. This guidance is detailed and covers planning, tendering and vendor selection. While it's geared toward Ontario's public sector, I think it can be a useful tool for other jurisdictions, as well as the private sector, in terms of what to consider when contracting. Also, in case you missed it, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta just released their submission with recommended changes to their private sector law.
We know both the IPC and OPC got things started with the tabling of their annual reports a few weeks ago — and both are worth a read. This week, Nova Scotia's Commissioner (and #CPS Game Show contestant) Trisha Ralph published her annual report, calling for updated legislation and adequate resources. Meanwhile, in Saskatchewan, Commissioner Ronald Kruzeniski published his final annual report. Kruzeniski served Saskatchewan in this role for 10 years and I appreciate having the chance to chat with him on his podcast.
This suggests there is an opening for an access and privacy regulator in Saskatchewan, and remember, there are other provinces that do not yet have permanent people in place — for example in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Quebec. In fact, just a few days ago, Quebec appointed a new interim vice-president, Naomi Ayotte. While these transitions are the reality for these appointments, I think the dynamic nature of the privacy world demands steady leadership, so I hope these processes all move swiftly and I look forward to seeing who they will appoint in some of these roles.
Anyway, now that Canada's Privacy Symposium is behind us, I want to flag that the presentations are available online. Make sure to check them out and mark your calendars for #CPS25 next year. It's never too early to start planning!
Kris Klein, CIPP/C, CIPM, FIP, is the managing director for Canada at the IAPP.