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Adobe Creative Cloud PIA Template

A diverse suite of creative software tools and services for creating and managing digital content, including video, audio, photographs and graphics.

Privacy Impact Assessments for the Private Sector

This guidance document provides added depth to the sample language and instruction offered in the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia (OIPC)’s Private Sector PIA template.

Accountable Privacy Management in BC's Public Sector

This document provides step-by-step guidance for BC public bodies on how to implement effective Privacy Management Programs (PMP).

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Additional Privacy Management Program Requirements

Understand additional PMP requirements not captured in the seven components.

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Apple Federated Authentication PIA Template

A secure and streamlined login system that allows users to access multiple applications and services using their Apple ID credentials, providing enhanced convenience and security across various platforms and apps.

Apply To Education PIA Template

An online platform commonly used in the education sector for simplifying and managing the teacher and staff recruitment process.

Being Cyber Secure In K-12 Checklist

This checklist provides a snapshot of key steps for school districts to proactively build resilient systems that prevent, mitigate, and respond to a cyber incident.

Bonfire PIA Template

It provides tools for sourcing suppliers, creating and managing procurement events like RFPs (Request for Proposals), and evaluating vendor responses, thus enabling more efficient and strategic purchasing decisions.

Book Creator PIA Template

A digital tool that allows users to create and publish their own eBooks and digital content, making it accessible and engaging for various educational and creative purposes.

Brightspace PIA Template

A digital tool that allows users to create and publish their own eBooks and digital content, making it accessible and engaging for various educational and creative purposes.

CBC Curio PIA Template

CBC's educational streaming platform, offering a wide range of multimedia content for Canadian educators and students, fostering learning and discussions across subjects and grades.

Classroom PIA - Additional Configuration

Some additional technical solution configurations or decision-making may need to occur.

Classroom PIA - Align Risk & Responsibility

Determine which roles will have what degree of responsibility.

Classroom PIA - Assess Your Readiness

Assess your district’s readiness to implement the model.

Classroom PIA - Develop Tools & Templates

These documents and materials support the model.

Classroom PIA - Legislative Analysis

Review an analysis of the questions that are contained in the Classroom PIA form and in the recommended technical solution.

Classroom PIA - Policy and Procedures

Access templates and planning guides for the development of local policy.

Classroom PIA - Technical Solution

With decisions made and structures in place, move to implementing the technical solution.

Classroom PIA - Workflow Overview

Understand the actions that occur at the classroom and at the district levels.

Collecting Gender Information for Pay Transparency Reports PIA Template

This PIA template covers the collection of gender information to prepare annual pay transparency reports in accordance with the provincial Pay Transparency Act.

Common or Integrated Programs or Activities

Privacy Management Program

Component 1: Designate a Privacy Officer

Download our guide to appointing a privacy officer to address privacy concerns, oversee the creation and management of privacy guidelines, and ensure organizational compliance with FIPPA.

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Component 2 Guide: PIA & ISA Processes

Download our guide to creating processes for completing Privacy Impact Assessments and Information Sharing Agreements.

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Component 3 Guide: Privacy Complaint & Breach Processes

Download our guide to developing processes for responding to privacy complaints and privacy breaches.

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Component 4 Guide: Privacy Awareness & Education

Download our guide to helping employees identify personal information, understand their privacy obligations, and their role in privacy breach prevention.

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Component 5 Guide: Privacy Policies & Procedures

Download our guide to developing policies and procedures that outline the principles and processes of the organization related to privacy compliance.

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Component 6 Guide: Service Provider Management

Download our guide to informing service providers of their privacy obligations when handling personal information on behalf of a public body.

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Component 7 Guide: Monitoring & Updating the PMP

Download our guide to keeping Privacy Management Programs up-to-date to align with FIPPA and current operating practices.

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Design Elements Guide

Each type of resource has its own specific design elements to consider. This guide includes examples of design elements which are specific to different resource formats.

Digital Classroom 2023-2026 PIA Template

A set of quality digital reference resources that have been evaluated for their usefulness in supporting the BC curriculum and in-class instruction.

Digital Classroom Core Collection

Discover more about product information, professional learning support and licensing.

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Digital Classroom URLs

Resources and tools for members to create their own access links to Digital Classroom, with updates on new features and changes.

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