The B.C. government has passed legislation that deregulates the sales of eyeglasses and contacts. The move comes in response to court battle between the College of Opticians of BC and Coastal Contacts, an online eyeglass seller.
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BC Privacy Commissioner Office in “Legal Limbo”
The Globe reports that the Office of the B.C. Privacy Commissioner is in "legal limbo" following the departure of longtime commissioner David Loukidelis.
B.C. Big Opt-Out
Several B.C. groups have launched the B.C.'s Big Opt-Out, a response to fears about the privacy protection associated with personal health information management. The initiative provides the tools to allow residents to opt-out by providing opt-out requests to various health care professionals.
BC Privacy Commissioner Says 41 Days Too Long for Breach Notification
All About Information notes a recent B.C. Privacy Commissioner decision which ruled that 41 days is too long to notify affected individuals of a security breach.
B.C. PIPA Review Released
David Fraser notes that a special committee has released its recommendations for reforms to the B.C. privacy legislation.