Info Matters

Feb 11 2025 42 ep. 32 mins 10
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Conversations about people, privacy, and access to information. Hosted by Patricia Kosseim, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.

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The Best of Season 4 | Moments marquants de notre quatrième saison

Feb 11 2025 49 mins  
In this special retrospective episode of Info Matters, Commissioner, Patricia Kosseim revisits season four’s standout conversations. Highlights include junior high students' views on privacy, Cynthia Khoo on facial recognition, and Robert Fabes on how people experiencing homelessness perceive privacy. Dr. Devin Singh explores AI in health care, while Priya Shastri from WomanAct d

Lessons in Health Privacy: Key Takeaways from 2024 | La protection de la vie privée dans le secteur de la santé : principaux enseignements de 2024

Dec 31 2024 36 mins  
In this episode, Commissioner Patricia Kosseim delves into significant health privacy cases of 2024 with her colleagues from the IPC. The conversation highlights challenges, practical takeaways, and lessons learned from recent cases and investigations under Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act. Whether you're a health care provider, privacy professional, or legal ex

Technology in the classroom: Digital education, privacy, and student well-being | La technologie à l’école : éducation numérique, vie privée et bien-être des élèves

Dec 03 2024 36 mins  
Digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, are transforming education at a rapid pace, raising critical questions about students’ learning experiences, privacy, and well-being. Anthony Carabache, a staff officer in the Professional Development Department at the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association, sheds light on the opportunities and challenges for educ

Indigenous led innovation: Aligning technology with community values | L'innovation dirigée par les Autochtones : harmoniser la technologie avec les valeurs de la communauté

Oct 29 2024 29 mins  
Technology can expand opportunities for Indigenous communities, but it can also raise ethical concerns about data sovereignty and community interests in privacy. Jeff Ward, CEO of Animikii, discusses the longstanding connection between technology and culture, and how incorporating Indigenous values and principles into the development of new technologies can empower communities.

The beauty and benefits of transparency: Ontario's public institutions rise to the challenge with innovative projects

Sep 25 2024 37 mins  
In this special episode, we shine a light on the innovative projects submitted by Ontario’s public institutions as part of the IPC’s Transparency Challenge 2.0. Commissioner Kosseim is joined by three inspiring teams who share real-world examples of open government and transparency in action. Steve Orsini and Josh Lovell from the Council of Ontario Universities discuss their op

Why mediation matters: Improving outcomes in FOI appeals | L'importance de la médiation : Améliorer les résultats des appels en matière d'accès à l'information

Aug 29 2024 37 mins  
Mediation is a powerful and efficient way to resolve freedom of information appeals. This episode explores the value-add of mediation and how building trust, active listening, and education can lead to win-win settlements for both parties. Commissioner Kosseim speaks with Shaun Sanderson, a mediator at the IPC, about how mediation works, what parties should do to prepare, and what

Addressing intimate partner violence: Information sharing, trust, and privacy | Lutter contre la violence conjugale : Échange de renseignements, confiance et confidentialité

Jul 30 2024 30 mins  
Timely information sharing is crucial to prevent harm resulting from intimate partner violence (IPV). Sometimes, however, professionals may hesitate to share information due to misunderstandings about privacy laws. Priya Shastri, Director of Programs at WomanAct, provides insights from the front lines on information sharing, building trusting relationships with victims and survivor

Artificial intelligence in health care: Balancing innovation with privacy | L’intelligence artificielle dans les soins de santé : mettre en balance l’innovation et la protection de la vie privée

Jun 19 2024 37 mins  
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate and improve many aspects of health care from diagnostics to treatment. However, the use of AI in health care also raises significant questions about privacy, patient safety, ethics, and transparency. Dr. Devin Singh of Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children speaks about balancing the benefits and risks of this transformat

No government ID: Navigating homelessness, identity, and privacy | Pas de carte d'identité gouvernementale : Gérer son itinérance, son identité et sa vie privée

May 07 2024 31 mins  
Most of us take our government issued ID for granted. If we lose it, it’s a minor inconvenience. But for people experiencing homelessness, not having valid ID or a fixed address to obtain these documents is a much more serious challenge. Robert Fabes of The Ottawa Mission shares insights on the barriers people experiencing homelessness face and how to provide access to essential

At face value: Facial recognition technologies and privacy | La technologie de reconnaissance faciale et la protection de la vie privée

Apr 03 2024 35 mins  
From unlocking smartphones to solving crimes, facial recognition technologies are re-shaping identification as we know it. In this episode, we peer into the privacy and human rights implications of facial recognition systems with technology and human rights lawyer Cynthia Khoo.