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Lunch and Learn Sessions

Lunch and Learn Sessions for Access and Privacy Personnel

What: Lunch and Learns are informal discussions of issues of interest led by Manitoba Ombudsman staff with participation by access and privacy coordinators and officers. Sessions will be presented in hybrid format. In-person seating is limited to 25 participants although more can be accommodated through Teams. Reserve your spot by phoning our office at 204-982-9130 or by email to ombudsman@ombudsman.mb.ca.
Where: Manitoba Ombudsman Boardroom
750-500 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, and on Teams
or call to arrange a presentation at your office in Manitoba.
When: On designated dates
Structured portion starts at 12:00 and runs to approximately 12:50, with optional informal discussion available afterwards through approximately 1:30.

Upcoming Sessions

October 17, 2023 - Working with the Ombudsman on FIPPA Access Complaints

Previous Sessions

September 17, 2020 -- Protecting Personal and Personal Health Information When Working Off Site

January 28, 2020 (Data Privacy Day) -- 5 Minute Privacy Checkup

October 23, 2019 – Key Steps in Responding to Privacy Breaches

December 3, 2019 – Documentation about Processing Access Requests under FIPPA

December 12, 2018 -- Finding Solutions - Responding to FIPPA Requests and Complaints

September 19, 2018 – Requesting a Longer Extension Under FIPPA

April 19, 2017 – Requirements for Exercising the Rights of Others Under FIPPA and PHIA

January 18, 2017 – What is (and isn’t) Personal Information Under FIPPA

November 16, 2016 – Dealing with Access Requests Involving Employee Information

June 15, 2016 - Considerations for Disregarding a Request for Access Under FIPPA (with reference to recent investigation reports)

May 18, 2016 - Privacy Breach Reporting Under PHIA

February 17, 2016 - Fees and Fee Estimates (with reference to recent investigation reports)

November 18, 2015 - Manitoba Ombudsman's new Privacy Impact Assessment Tool

June 17, 2015 - Severing and Redactions Under FIPPA

April 22, 2015 - Providing Representations to the Ombudsman in Complaints of Refused Access

February 11, 2015 - Reasonable Security Safeguards Under FIPPA and PHIA

December 10, 2014 - Annual Holiday Sharing (Tips for FIPPA and PHIA from your colleagues) *CANCELLED*

November 19, 2014 - Consent Under FIPPA and PHIA

June 25, 2014 - Duty to Assist (rescheduled from June 18 to June 25)

April 16, 2014 - PHIA in Your Work Place

February 19, 2014 - All Things Digital

October 23, 2013 - The Duty to Assist Under FIPPA and PHIA

April 17, 2013 - Privacy Impact Assessment Overview and Process

February 20, 2013 - Video Surveillance for Public Bodies and Trustees

December 12, 2012 - FIPPA and PHIA: Year in Review

October 17, 2012 - FIPPA: Extensions of Time Limits

June 20, 2012 - Early Resolution of Access and Privacy Inquiries to the Ombudsman's Office

April 18, 2012 - Considering Limits to Exceptions when making Access Decisions

February 15, 2012 - Section 13 of FIPPA: Considerations in Deciding to Disregard a Request

December 14, 2011 - Festive FIPPA and PHIA Get-together

November 16, 2011 - Recommendations: How to avoid them and what to do if they are received

September 21, 2011 - Publishing Ombudsman Investigation Reports - First Release of Reports with Recommendations

May 18, 2011 - Waiving Fees under FIPPA

April 20, 2011 - Timeliness in Responding to Applicants

March 16, 2011 - Responding to the Ombudsman's Recommendations under FIPPA and PHIA

February 16, 2011 - Overview of FIPPA amendments proclaimed January 1, 2011

December 15, 2010 - Interesting Access and Privacy Issues (yours and ours)

November 17, 2010 - Dealing with Access Requests Involving Employee Information

September 15, 2010 - Distinguishing Between Authorized Disclosures and Access Requests

June 16, 2010 - All about Correction of Personal and Personal Health Information

May 19, 2010 - Overview of PHIA amendments proclaimed May 1, 2010

April 22, 2010 - 40 years of Manitoba Ombudsman: From FOI to FIPPA and PHIA

March 17, 2010 - Privacy Considerations for Transmitting Personal and Personal Health Information

February 17, 2010 - Interaction Between FIPPA and Other Acts

January 20, 2010 - Practical Tips for Handling BIG access requests under FIPPA

December 16, 2009 - Interesting Access and Privacy Issues (yours and ours)

November 18, 2009 - All About Extensions: When, Why and How

October 21, 2009 - What you Need to Know When Deciding to Refuse Access

September 16, 2009 - All About Fees: Estimates, Waivers and Refunds

June 17, 2009 - Making Effective Representations in Responding to Complaints about Refused Access

May 20, 2009 - Access and Privacy Issues Concerning Information about Minors

April 15, 2009 - Fulfilling the Duty to Assist

March 18, 2009 - Exercising Discretion when Refusing Access

February 18, 2009 - Considerations for Disclosing Personal and Personal Health Information

January 21, 2009 - Considerations when Utilizing Surveillance Technologies

December 17, 2008 - Interesting Access and Privacy Issues (yours and ours)

November 19, 2008 - Amendments to FIPPA and PHIA

October 15, 2008 - Responding to the Ombudsman's Recommendations under FIPPA and PHIA

September 17, 2008 - Providing Representations about Decisions to Refuse Access

August 20, 2008 - Severing Information in Records

July 16, 2008 - Documenting Access Decisions

June 18, 2008 - Distinguishing Between Personal Information and Business Information under FIPPA

May 21, 2008 - Handling FIPPA/PHIA Exceptions

April 16, 2008 - Notifying a Third Party of an Access Request under Section 33 of FIPPA

March 19, 2008 - Collection and Providing Notice of Collection of Personal and Personal Health Information under FIPPA and PHIA

February 20, 2008 - Privacy Considerations for Faxing and Emailing Personal and Personal Health Information

January 16, 2008 - Preparing Fee Estimates under FIPPA

December 19, 2007 - Access and Privacy Patterns and Trends

November 21, 2007 - Use of Personal and Personal Health Information under FIPPA and PHIA

October 17, 2007 -  Extending the Time Limit for Responding under FIPPA

Sept 19, 2007 - Dealing with Access Requests for Publicly Available Information

Aug 15, 2007 - Distinguishing between Access Requests and Authorized Disclosures

July 18, 2007 - Handling Requests for Corrections under FIPPA and PHIA

June 20, 2007 - Claiming Additional Exceptions during a Complaint Investigation

May 16, 2007 - Protecting the Privacy of Access Requesters

April 18, 2007 - Protecting Personal and Personal Health Information when Working Outside the Office

March 21, 2007 - What to do if a Privacy Breach Occurs

February 21, 2007 - What to Expect from an Investigation of Privacy Complaints by Manitoba Ombudsman

January 17, 2007 - What to Expect from an Investigation of Access Complaints by Manitoba Ombudsman

November 15, 2006 - Considerations for Disclosing Personal and Personal Health Information

October 18, 2006 - Preparing Fee Estimates under FIPPA

September 20, 2006 - Severing Information in Records

August 16, 2006 - Providing Complete Responses to FIPPA/PHIA Requests

July 19, 2006 - Documenting Access Decisions

June 21, 2006 - Handling FIPPA/PHIA Exceptions

May 17, 2006 - What's the Duty to Assist?