The Nunavut Information and Privacy Commissioner has found the territorial government’s Human Resources department violated privacy law by failing to properly explain …
Privacy
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By Danielle E. Thompson, University of Waterloo Digital monitoring is now a regular part of our working reality. From CCTV cameras to …
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FeaturedLeadership
When trust turns to trauma: The workplace impact of identity theft
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattConsider Jane’s story — how one minute she was in a loving relationship and the next, in her worst nightmare. Jane is …
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Alberta is making administrative changes to its privacy and access to information laws to support the rollout of two new acts replacing …
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Employment LawFeaturedLabour Relations
Forestry company in B.C. breached worker privacy with dashcams: Court
By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen A division of a forestry and construction company with an office in Prince George lost a …
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Employment LawFeatured
Memorial University urged to implement policy restricting use of personal email for official business
Memorial University of Newfoundland has been advised to establish a comprehensive policy to prohibit employees and officials from using personal email accounts …
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FeaturedTechnology in HR
Audit finds discrepancies in maintenance reports filed by Toronto parks workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn audit of the Toronto Parks Branch has revealed inconsistencies in the reported maintenance activities of city parks, highlighting gaps in supervision …
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Employment LawFeatured
Nunavut privacy commissioner orders further search for ‘do not hire’ records in response to worker’s concern
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberGraham Steele, Nunavut’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, has ruled that the Department of Human Resources (HR) must undertake further searches for records …
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Employment LawFeatured
Stop using WhatsApp: Nunavut privacy commissioner’s message to senior leaders at Department of Education
The Department of Education in Nunavut has come under scrutiny following a review by the Information and Privacy Commissioner, who found errors …
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Employment LawOpinion
Are employees who testify in workplace investigations entitled to anonymity? The answer is ‘maybe’ – and that’s a problem
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWhen employers are investigating allegations of wrongdoing, they need the co-operation of witnesses who are often colleagues of the accused. It can …