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2022-1 – 2022-01-27
Access and privacy laws changed on January 1, 2022, mandatory privacy breach reporting, new reports released in 2021, PHIA charges laid
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2021-1 – 2021-07-23
Collaborative work with other oversight offices, new investigation reports posted on our website, Manitoba Families privacy breach report, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries summary report
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2020-2 – 2020-12-30
Fairness by Design, 2019 annual report, new Brown Bag Talk YouTube video, new investigation reports on our website, Data Privacy Day 2021
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2020-1 – 2020-07-20
Manitoba Ombudsman turns 50, new investigation and audit reports, revised eChart brochure
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2019-4 – 2019-12-19
Happy holidays, all about fairness infographic, new complaints page, new investigation report, new practice notes, Data Privacy Day
2019-4-en.pdfDownload
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2019-3 – 2019-11-14
Privacy activity sheets for kids, ombudsman infographics, updated practice note, new investigation reports, educational poster
2019-3-en.pdfDownload
1.92 MB
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2019-2 – 2019-06-27
Meet our new ombudsman, 2018 annual report, new PIDA disclosure and reprisal forms, PHIA privacy breach report, process mapping workshop, Thompson office
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2019-1 – 2019-04-18
Thompson office grand opening, Ombudsman Act reports, FIPPA reports, PHIA fine for snooping stands, inquest reporting
2019-1-en.pdfDownload
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2018-4 – 2018-12-18
Amendments to the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act are now in effect; New privacy breach resources; Coming soon – an office in Thompson!; New investigation reports posted on website; Happy holidays!
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2018-3 – 2018-11-14
Out and about: education and outreach, New investigation reports on our website, Joint resolution: Securing Trust and Privacy in Canada’s Electoral Process
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2018-2 – 2018-07-18
Collection of learning activities for teachers and students; Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman meeting; Longer extensions under FIPPA; Special report on the 10-year review of PIDA; New FIPPA investigation reports posted on website.
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2018-1 – 2018-06-04
2017 annual report; Renovated reception area in Winnipeg office; Revised FIPPA guide; New investigation reports posted online; Smart Cities Challenge and privacy
2018-1-en.pdfDownload
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2017-4 – 2017-12-20
Privacy breach report released; PHIA turns 20; New investigation reports posted online; 2018 privacy calendars and Data Privacy Day; Happy holidays from all of us.
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2017-3 – 2017-10-26
From the ombudsman; guidelines for implementing a privacy management program; new investigation reports posted online; presentations and events
2017-3-en.pdfDownload
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2017-2 – 2017-07-13
Privacy management program guidelines; Ombudsman’s comments and recommendations; New investigation reports on web; 2016 annual report
2017-2-en.pdfDownload
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2017-1 – 2017-03-01
New privacy-related resources; PIDA – pioneering oversight in the public interest; March is Fraud Prevention Month!; upcoming events
2017-1-en.pdfDownload
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2016-4 – 2016-12-20
2017 privacy calendars; Data Privacy Day; be safe and secure online; federal, provincial and territorial initiatives; new investigation reports; Lunch and Learn Sessions; new report -- Privacy Breach Practices in Manitoba; happy holidays.
2016-4-en.pdfDownload
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2016-3 – 2016-11-02
2016 Manitoba Connections conference highlights; new and revised FIPPA practice notes; upcoming events
2016-3-en.pdfDownload
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2016-2 – 2016-07-18
2016 Manitoba Connections Conference; Why Connections? Manitoba Connections agenda; presentations and publications
2016-2-en.pdfDownload
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2016-1 – 2016-04-28
2016 Manitoba Connections conference; Ombudsman of South Australia research into information sharing; Interjurisdictional initiatives; New investigation reports on web; First snooping charge under new provision of PHIA; Public interest disclosure (whistleblower) reports
2016-1-en.pdfDownload
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2015-4 – 2015-12-14
2016 Privacy Calendars; Data Privacy Day; Privacy resources you can use; New investigation reports on the web; Out and about; Happy holidays
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2015-3 – 2015-10-29
Privacy Impact Assessment Tool; New FIPPA investigation reports on website; First information and privacy adjudicator decision; Upcoming events
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2015-2 – 2015-06-24
Manitoba’s new ombudsman; 2014 ombudsman annual reports; Nine new investigation reports added to website in June 2015; Coming soon – our new Privacy Impact Assessment tool.
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2015-1 – 2015-04-15
Guidelines for administrative tribunals: publishing decisions online; Video surveillance guidelines; Guidance for the use of body-worn cameras; New investigation reports; Talking about our work; All Charities Award!
2015-1-en.pdfDownload
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2014-4 – 2014-12-15
Season's greetings; special edition of OmbudsNews and new Municipal Issues Series; Fall 2014 events; 2015 privacy calendars; Changing times - changing tools.
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2014 Special Municipal Edition – 2014-11-21
Editorial; Giving reasons for your decisions; Balancing openness and transparency with safeguarding individual privacy; New municipal issues series.
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2014-3 – 2014-09-02
2014 Manitoba Connections Conference; FAQs about the conference; a healthy dose of privacy; new investigation reports posted online; privacy-wise stickers still available.
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2014-2 – 2014-06-24
Be Privacy-Wise: Stickers to Promote e-Privacy; Is viewing your own information wrong?; 2014 Manitoba Connections Conference; FIPPA tips for applicants; Ombudsman 2013 annual reports; FCO Corrections Course; New investigation reports on web.
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2014-1 – 2014-04-01
FIPPA and contracts between public bodies and private businesses, 2014 conference announced, All Charities Award, Ombudsman website turns ONE, Online PHIA toolkit launched.
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2013-4 – 2013-12-18
2014 privacy calendars; Reasons for decisions; Municipal investigation reports added to website; Report on alleged partisan action by civil servant; PHIA amendments; Holiday message.
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2013-3 – 2013-10-21
Know your health information rights; Email and FIPPA; Our mission, goals and values; Staff photo.
2013-3-en.pdfDownload
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2013-2 – 2013-06-24
Read all about it! Manitoba Ombudsman releases 2012 annual reports; PHIA Day at Southern Health; Additional FIPPA and PHIA investigation reports on web; Meet your Access and Privacy Coordinator.
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2013-1 – 2013-03-26
New website and Facebook page; Access and privacy conferences update; 10 things to know about The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act; Make every month "fraud prevention month".
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2012-4 – 2012-12-19
Achieving Fairness Guide released; Data Privacy Day, January 28, 2013; Guard your card; Bill 4, The Personal Health Information Amendment Act - proposed changes for offences; An update about eChart Manitoba.
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2012-3 – 2012-10-31
FIPPA access guide released; Right to Know Week 2012; Ombudsman Act amendment; Mark your calendars - Manitoba Ombudsman to host two access and privacy conferences in Winnipeg in May 2013.
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2012-2 – 2012-06-27
Manitoba Ombudsman releases 2011 annual reports; Making a decision to disregard FIPPA access requests; Winnipeg Police Service FIPPA Access Practices Assessment Audit Report; Communication and complaints.
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2012-1 – 2012-04-24
Canadian Survey on Privacy, Health Information, and Patient Confidence; Giving reasons for decisions; City of Winnipeg FIPPA audit report released; Law Day 2012.
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2011-4 – 2011-12-20
Hot off the press (new brochure series); Alberta privacy breach underscores the value of seeing who has viewed your records in the provincial electronic health record system; Volunteers wanted - FIPPA access practices check-up.
2011-4-en.pdfDownload
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2011-3 – 2011-11-02
Investigation reports on Access and Privacy website; Right to Know week recap; International conference of information commissioners; eChart Manitoba update; Manitoba hosts public interest disclosure meeting.
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2011-2 – 2011-06-21
Access and privacy - 2011 systemic investigations and audits; 2012 annual report released; Update on eChart Manitoba; Introduction to FIPPA for local public bodies.
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2011-1 – 2011-02-17
Amendments to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; What's new in privacy?; New publications; Protecting personal information on mobile devices.
2011-01-en.pdfDownload
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2010-4 – 2010-12-10
eChart Manitoba and your privacy; Right to Know - Grace-Pepin Access to Information Award; Province and six cities proclaim Right to Know; Brandon Friendship Centre visit.
2010-04-en.pdfDownload
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2010-3 – 2010-09-23
Right to Know 2010; Access and privacy - systemic investigations and audits; Interns at Manitoba Ombudsman; National meetings.
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2010-2 – 2010-06-10
Amendments to The Personal Health Information Act; When can you control the sharing of your personal health information?; Report on Manitoba's Employment and Income Assistance Program; 2009 annual report released.
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2010-1 – 2010-04-07
Manitoba Ombudsman is celebrating its 40th anniversary!; An Ombudsman for Manitoba; Ombudsmen in quotes; Five questions for Irene Hamilton.
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Fall 2009 – 2009-11-18
UN Convention of the Rights of the Child turns 20; Right to Know requires vigilance; Appreciative inquiry; Introducing 'in our view'.
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Summer 2009 – 2009-09-21
Celebrate your right to know right now!; A primer on electronic health record terms and initiatives; Organizational changes; New in print.
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Spring 2009 – 2009-06-08
Privacy and the Manitoba Enhanced ID Card; Protected disclosures - in the public interest; Community outreach; Ombudsman celebrates 200th anniversary of the ombudsman role.
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Winter 2009 – 2009-03-13
Early considerations regarding public area surveillance; Municipal fairness project; Child death reviews; Community outreach.
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Fall 2008 – 2008-09-26
Manitoba ombudsman hosts a correctional investigators conference; Prairie Health Information Privacy Day and workshops; New, up-to-date inquest reporting procedure; Sharing with municipalities around Manitoba.
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Summer 2008 – 2008-09-10
Mark your dates for Right to Know; Child welfare - reporting on the progress of implementing recommendations for improvement; Bringing public scrutiny; More students and teachers join the herd.
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Spring 2008 – 2008-06-16
Law Day 2008; Report on Licencing and Enforcement Practices of Manitoba Water Stewardship; Assistance for safer faxing and emailing practices; Problem solving.
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Winter 2007 – 2007-12-21
A strong Right to Know Week in Manitoba; Partnering with Manitoba Health to help health professionals with PHIA; Community outreach; Partners with the Forum of Canadian Ombudsman.
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Fall 2007 – 2007-09-26
John Reid to celebrate Right to Know week in Manitoba; Ombudsman supports taxpayers' right to be heard; Community outreach; Privacy commissioners and ombudsmen call for changes to no-fly list program.
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Summer 2007 – 2007-07-04
Whistleblower protection act creates new processes, new responsibilities; Welcoming national and international ombudsmen to Winnipeg; Assistance on reporting a privacy breach; Manitoba Ombudsman makes the grade.
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Spring 2007 – 2007-04-11
Manitoba Ombudsman goes to school; 2006 annual report; Youth Rights pamphlets; Introducing our Intake Service team.
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Winter 2006 – 2006-12-22
Introducing our newsletter; Lunch and Learn Sessions on access and privacy topics; Ombudsman and the child welfare review; Reaching out to Aboriginal communities.
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