Privacy Guidance:
The Office of the University Counsel has developed this guidance to help faculty and staff comply with the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) when collecting, using, and disclosing personal information in the course of their work at UBC.
Privacy Management Program:
FIPPA requires public bodies such as UBC to develop a privacy management program covering matters such as the process for conducting privacy impact assessments, handling privacy breaches, and privacy awareness and education activities. Learn more about UBC’s privacy management program.
Guidance and Information on Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL):
The Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (usually called the CASL) is one of the world’s most stringent anti-spam laws. Since non-compliance with the CASL may lead to significant financial penalties, faculty and staff who are sending Commercial Electronic Messages are strongly encouraged to read the attached resources.