privacy and security risks

DHS commences pilot project to collect DNA from certain travellers

February 13, 2020 Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP Employee Relations, Human Resources, Privacy and Security, 0

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced a pilot project to collect DNA samples from certain travellers, which commenced on January 6, 2020. This announcement has prompted questions from Canadians (and other foreign nationals), who are concerned that they may be required to provide a sample of their DNA when travelling to the United States.

cross-border travel, DNA collection, employment law, privacy and security risks, travel to the US

Privacy considerations when organizations use “bring your own device programs”

July 2, 2019 Christina Catenacci Employee Relations, HR and Technology, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Privacy and Security, Training and Development, 2

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada, together with Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of British Columbia and Alberta, created the document, Is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program the Right Choice for Your Organization? in 2015 that is still relevant today.

BYOD policy, BYOD program, employment law, malware, mobile device management, privacy, privacy and security risks, privacy impact assessment, risk assessment

Privacy Commissioner releases annual report regarding portable storage devices

December 17, 2015 Christina Catenacci Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Privacy and Security

On December 10, 2015, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada released an annual report to Parliament highlighting a result of an audit of the government’s management of portable storage devices and reported data breaches.

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