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Workplace Snooping Scandal Highlights Growing Privacy Risks for Employers

Published for Norfolk Shredding – Secure Document Destruction & Privacy Compliance What Canadian Organizations Must Learn About Employee Access to Sensitive Data A recent workplace privacy scandal in British Columbia is raising urgent questions about how organizations manage access to sensitive personal information. The case, involving healthcare workers who improperly...

First-Ever PHIPA Monetary Penalties Signal a New Era in Health Privacy Enforcement

Published for Norfolk Shredding – Secure Document Destruction & Privacy Compliance In August 2025, Ontario's privacy landscape shifted significantly when the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) issued its first Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) under the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA). This landmark enforcement...

Fax Machines Still Threaten Patient Privacy in Canada: Why Secure Document Destruction Matters More Than Ever

Healthcare privacy risks don’t always come from sophisticated cyberattacks. In many cases, they stem from outdated technologies still embedded in daily operations — including the humble fax machine. A recent article by journalist Francine Kopun in the Toronto Star highlights how faxing remains one of the leading causes of patient...

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