Nova Scotia Lacks Adequate Privacy Protection

In a column for Nova Scotia’s Chronicle Herald, Dulcie McCallum, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy review officer of Nova Scotia speaks out about the province’s lack of privacy protection.

In particular, Dulcie mentions the lack of a sufficient complaint procedure for individuals who have qualms with public bodies. Until this legislative hole is filled, Nova Scotia’s citizens have very limited options when it comes to complaining about the practices of the local and municipal government.

In addition, it appears that local businesses in the private sector aren’t fully aware, or haven’t had a good enough opportunity to learn about how PIPEDA applies to their business practices.

Could this cause enough of a spark to lead to better privacy protection for Nova Scotians? We sure hope so.

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