Data Privacy Day Webinar

How much do you know about British Columbia privacy laws? For small businesses, navigating these waters can be overwhelming. Some are familiar with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPP) which applies to more than 2,900 “public bodies” like ministries, local governments, healthcare, and more. Maybe you’re aware of the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) which applies to any private sector and not-for-profit organization that collects, uses, and discloses the personal information of individuals in BC.
When it comes to applying these acronyms to our own small businesses, how do we know what we’re supposed to be doing and who we’re doing it for? The Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia is here to help.
Essentials for your organization
There are some key pieces of information that OPIC wants to deliver, specifically educating organizations on their obligations under the act. Jan 30 is International Data Privacy Day and OPIC will be hosting a webinar on BC’s Personal Information Protection Act with essentials for your organization.
Topics will include:
Intro to OIPC and PIPA basics
What is personal information?
Privacy management program essentials
Developing privacy policies
Understanding consent
Limiting collection, use, and disclosure
Security considerations
Dealing with privacy breaches
Interested in learning more? This 1.5 hour webinar is packed full of valuable information for small businesses and is free to attend.