• OIPC Releases Submissions for the ATIPPA 2015 Review

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-10-14 14:00:46.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Governance, Justice, Technology]

  The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has released its official submission for the statutory five-year review of Newfoundland and Labrador's Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 (ATIPPA, 2015), pursuant to section 117 of the legislation. While maintaining that ATIPPA, 2015 remains the strongest access to information law in Canada, Information and Privacy Commissioner Kerry Hatfield's submission outlines targeted amendments to clarify solicitor-client privilege oversight, strengthen privacy protections regarding political parties, and address emerging challenges associated with artificial intelligence and digital technology. The statutory review process is being conducted by committee chair Keri-Lynn Power, LLB (Hons), LLM, appointed by the Minister of Justice and Public Safety.

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• MyGovNL Making Driver’s Licence Photo Renewal Easier with Launch of New Service

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-25 16:53:30.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Technology, Governance]

  The Provincial Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has launched a new online driver's licence photo renewal service through MyGovNL, a digital platform with over 425,000 registered users. Residents will receive renewal reminders 90 days prior to expiration and can use a smartphone, tablet, or computer to submit photos, which undergo real-time verification and manual review by Motor Registration staff. New licences are mailed to the address on file within seven to 10 business days as part of government efforts to reduce red tape and eliminate in-person appointments.

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• Canada’s Information and Privacy Regulators Collaborate to Advance Transparency, Privacy and Accountability Amid Rapid Technological Change

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-17 13:20:08.0
  Tags: [National, Newfoundland and Labrador, Technology, Governance]

  Federal, provincial, and territorial information and privacy commissioners and ombuds, hosted by Information Commissioner of Canada Caroline Maynard and Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne, gathered in Ottawa for their annual meeting to discuss independent oversight, public trust, and the challenges of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Participants examined the intersection of privacy with cross-border data flows, digital sovereignty, and how modern technology impacts government record management and access to information. Kerry Hatfield, Information and Privacy Commissioner for Newfoundland and Labrador, emphasized that Newfoundland and Labrador's Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 remains the strongest in Canada and that evolving legal frameworks must protect both privacy rights and public access to information.

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