Protection of Privacy
General Information:
Everyone at UBC should be aware that the University’s collection, use and disclosure of personal information is controlled by federal and provincial laws.
We have prepared an overview document to introduce Faculty and Staff at UBC to some of the key requirements and implications of FIPPA.
The overview document is available here:
Access and Privacy Guide for Faculty and Staff.
Privacy Guidance:
UBC has also developed the following Fact Sheets to provide guidance on privacy issues to faculty and staff:
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Privacy Impact Assessments:
Provincial law requires public bodies such as UBC to conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for all new systems, projects, programs, or activities (“Projects”). A PIA is a risk management and compliance review process used to identify and address potential privacy and security issues.
Learn about PIAs from UBC’s Privacy Matters website.
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.