Office of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner. MLA Guide to Protecting Personal Information. Effective April 2018. Updated 9 July 2024. 6 It should be noted that this section becomes active where it is believed the breach “creates a real risk of significant harm.” For further information, see IPC blog Real Risk of Significant Harm. In addition, see pages 268 to 271 of the Guide to FOIP, Chapter 6, “Protection of Privacy” for more on section 29.1 of FOIP. Furthermore, the IPC can investigate privacy concerns related to MLA offices. This occurs most often when a citizen brings a concern to the Commissioner. Section 33 of FOIP provides: 33 The commissioner may: (a) offer comment on the implications for privacy protection of proposed legislative schemes or government programs; (b) after hearing the head, recommend that a government institution: (i) cease or modify a specified practice of collecting, using or disclosing information that contravenes this Act; and (ii) destroy collections of personal information that is collected in contravention of this Act; (c) in appropriate circumstances, authorize the collection of personal information in a manner other than directly from the individual to whom it relates; (d) from time to time, carry out investigations with respect to personal information in the possession or under the control of government institutions to ensure compliance with this Part. For more information about the IPC’s investigation process, please see Privacy Breach Guidelines for Government Institutions and Local Authorities and the Rules of Procedures. What is my Duty to Protect? Section 24.1 of FOIP imposes a duty on MLA offices to protect personal information in its possession or control. It requires that MLA offices have administrative, technical and physical safeguards in place to protect personal information.
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