As a privacy and security professional, I am often asked what other companies are doing with regards to social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc. Most recently, a mid-level manager at one of my business clients had mentioned that he would like to block facebook and wanted...

PIPEDA: Transferring Personal Information Across the Border? If you are not clear on what your company is required to do under PIPEDA with regards to the transfer of personal information across the border, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner Canada has released a set of guidelines...

Today is Data Privacy Day, designed to raise awareness and generate discussion about data privacy practices and rights, Data Privacy Day activities in the U.S.A, Canada, and 27 European countries have included privacy professionals, corporations, government officials, and representatives,...

Almost all organizations retain the personal identifiable information of current and former employees or clients. Identity thieves target this information, and legislation mandates action when it’s compromised - but what action? Where is the line drawn between ‘recommended’...