Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner

10/29/2026

Health care systems across Canada are facing mounting pressures, including limited resources, delays in accessing services, rising costs, an aging population, and a shortage of health care workers.

As AI systems are developed and implemented at an unprecedented rate, Canada’s Federal Provicinial and Territorial privacy regulators are highlighting the importance of the ongoing protection of individuals’ personal health information and maintaining patient trust in the health system.

News release:
https://yukonaccountability.ca/ipc/news/2026-10/canadas-federal-provincial-and-territorial-privacy-commissioners-and-ombuds-call

10/23/2026

"The Yukon Court of Appeal has dismissed a request from the territorial government to halt subpoenas issued to five Justice Department employees by the territory’s privacy commissioner while an appeal moves forward."

"The ruling clears the way for the Information and Privacy Commissioner to compel testimony during an investigation into a denied access-to-information request for video footage from the Whitehorse Correctional Centre."

Yukon News

10/22/2026

Appeal court rejects Yukon government's challenge of IPC summonses in own motion investigation.

Yukon Court of Appeal's Mr. Justice Riley upheld the Information and Privacy Commissioner's right to issue summonses in own motion investigations, citing public interest. This supports Chief Justice Duncan’s previous decision rejecting the Government of Yukon's petitions to quash IPC's summonses.
https://yukonaccountability.ca/ipc/reports

10/09/2026

Our office is closed on Monday, October 12th for Thanksgiving. We will reopen at 8:30am on Tuesday, October 13th. Wishing you an enjoyable long weekend.

10/05/2026

Personal information of a third party cannot be shared without their express consent.

Our investigation found that redactions made by the Department of Health and Social Services were valid and personal information was protected under the Health Information Privacy and Management Act (HIPMA). Therefore, no recommendations were made.

The HIPMA consideration can be found on our website at https://yukonaccountability.ca/ipc/reports

09/29/2026

Our office will be closed on Wednesday, September 30th to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We will reopen on Thursday, October 1st at 8:30am.

Information on how to honour this day and health support services can be found by visiting the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. https://bit.ly/4yI4sXM

09/28/2026

In a world of endless information, knowing what to trust matters more than ever.

On Monday’s International Day for Universal Access to Information, UNESCO is highlighting why the right to information is fundamental to information integrity — from clear labelling of AI-generated content to greater availability of public data.

09/16/2026

Rapid technological change can challenge transparency, privacy, and accountability - topics discussed by Canada's privacy commissioners at this week's annual gathering. Yukon is a member and a voice for northerners.

Canada's information and privacy regulators came together this week to discuss how to safeguard transparency, privacy, and accountability in the face of rapid technological change.

Co-hosted by Philippe Dufresne, Privacy Commissioner of Canada and Caroline Maynard, Information Commissioner of Canada, the annual meeting brought together federal, provincial and territorial information and privacy commissioners and ombuds from across the country to explore:

-The use of new technologies, including , , and advanced data processing systems

- Cybersecurity and access to information

- Digital records and the evolving role of independent oversight bodies

- The interconnection of privacy and cross-border data flows

- and national resilience

A special thank you to the guest speakers who shared practical strategies on the important role and challenges faced by agents of Parliament and independent regulators across the country.

Read the full news release here: https://www.oic-ci.gc.ca/en/resources/news-releases/canadas-information-and-privacy-regulators-collaborate-advance-transparency