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Non-Consensual Sharing Of Images And PIPA
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda is highlighting PIPA’s ability to help combat “revenge porn,” calling it “an important step to give individuals a greater ability to control their digital lives – and, if needed, to hold their abusers accountable.” The Office of the Privacy Commissioner said, “In... Read more of this article
No Timetable On Full PIPA Enactment Yet
“Despite speculation in the community, our office has not received a timetable re full PIPA enactment from Government other than the announcement in the Throne Speech of the intention to do so in the coming year,” the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda said. In a post on LinkedIn, the organisation said, “Despite speculation... Read more of this article
Government House Reappoints Alexander White
Government House has reappointed Alexander White as the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda for a further term of 5 years. A Government House spokesperson said, “Government House has announced the reappointment of Mr Alexander White as the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda. Mr White has been reappointed for a further term of five years. This reappointment... Read more of this article
Walkers To Hold Free PIPA Webinar Series
Walkers Bermuda will be holding a series of free Personal Information Protection Act [PIPA] webinars, beginning this Wednesday [Oct 7]. A spokesperson said, “Walkers Bermuda is pleased to launch a six-week complimentary webinar series exploring the topic of the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 [PIPA]. “The interview-style webinars... Read more of this article
New Book On PIPA Personal Information Act
The new book – The PIPA – a Practical Guide to the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 — is now available at the Bermuda Bookstore. A spokesperson said, “Now available at the Bermuda Bookstore, ‘The PIPA – a Practical Guide to the Personal Information Protection Act 2016’, is designed as an informative aid to understanding... Read more of this article
Column: Data Privacy Day, PIPA & Bermuda
[Written by Nancy Volesky] Sunday, January 28 is “Data Privacy Day” an international celebration of privacy and data protection best practices held in 50 countries, including the EU, Canada and the United States. While Data Privacy Day has not yet been celebrated in Bermuda, 2018 will prove to be a watershed year for the country with regards the... Read more of this article
Minister On Personal Information Protection Act
An “important element for the proper and effective eventual implementation” of the PIPA legislation is the creation of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons said in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 3], adding that the sections relating to the appointment of the Privacy Commissioner... Read more of this article
Protection Against Personal Information Misuse
Economic Development Minister Dr Grant Gibbons tabled the Personal Information Protection Bill [PIPA] in the House of Assembly on Friday, saying “this legislation will also go a long way in providing protection against the potential misuse of personal information.” Minister Gibbons said, “The Personal Information Protection Bill, also... Read more of this article
Column: Effort To Protect Personal Information
[Opinion column written by Senator Vic Ball] Suddenly, and largely because of the growth of online commerce and the internet, protection of your right to keep your personal information private is a hot topic around the world. One of the ways people are fighting back against criminals, hackers, mischief-makers, and people who are just plain careless... Read more of this article
PIPA: Regulating Use Of Personal Information
The Personal Information Privacy Act [PIPA] is presently on track to become law later this year and in addition to regulating the use of personal information, it is anticipated that heightened restrictions and increased protections will apply to the use of sensitive personal information, said Chen Foley, an attorney at Sedgwick Chudleigh. Mr Foley... Read more of this article
Public Meetings Scheduled: Privacy Initiative
The Government will be hosting two information sessions to seek public input into legislative initiatives to fortify privacy protection rights; the first will be Thursday [Aug 6] from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Ruth Seaton James and the second on Friday [Aug 7] from 12 noon to 1:30pm at Wesley Methodist Church Hall in Hamilton. “Two information sessions... Read more of this article
Public Consultation Launched: PIPA Legislation
“The tabling earlier today of the Personal Information Protection Act or PIPA Draft Model is a milestone in the protection of the rights of the residents of Bermuda,” Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons said in the House of Assembly today [July 10]. Dr Gibbons said, “It is difficult to conceive today of life without the... Read more of this article
