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Information and Privacy Commissioner outlines privacy concerns for youth and how to deal with them

Nov 20, 2020

As part of National Child Day activities, Diane McLeod-McKay spoke with the host of Global Action, Local Voices, to highlight privacy issues for youth and children

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Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner notes children’s rights to privacy and information to mark National Child Day

Nov 19, 2020

Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod-McKay is taking time this week to mark National Child Day and to highlight the privacy and information rights of children and youth.

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Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner presents update on territory’s health information landscape

Oct 09, 2020

Diane McLeod-McKay speaks to virtual meeting of Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)

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IPC issues guidance documents to help improve access to information in Yukon

Sep 28, 2020

To mark Right to Know Week in Yukon, the Information and Privacy Commissioner is launching two guides to assist public bodies in their duties under the ATIPP Act

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Information and Privacy Commissioner issues decision after jurisdictional challenge

Sep 03, 2020

Decision issued is that her jurisdiction was not lost to continue a review under the ATIPP Act after timelines expired

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Information and Privacy Commissioner issues information sheet for Yukoners on COVID Alert app

Aug 06, 2020

Diane McLeod-McKay has developed an information sheet for individuals who are considering using the newly-developed COVID Alert app, outlining both benefits and shortcomings

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Annual Reports issued by Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner

Jul 21, 2020

Special sections of report highlight key concerns and solutions

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Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner issues advisory on COVID-19 related scams

May 11, 2020

Diane McLeod-McKay has developed advice for individuals and best practices for organizations

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Privacy Commissioners across Canada raise concerns and make recommendations regarding COVID-19 contact tracing

May 07, 2020

The Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner, Diane McLeod-McKay, has joined with her colleagues across the country to issue a statement on government plans for COVID-19 contact tracing

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Information and Privacy Commissioner provides guidance on access to information, including possible delays during COVID-19

Apr 23, 2020

Diane McLeod-McKay has issued a guidance document for custodians and an information sheet for the public in regard to delays in processing access to information that may occur as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

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