Privacy and Access
The University of Regina affirms the importance of access to information and the obligation to conduct its operation in ways that are open to public scrutiny. The University is also committed to its obligation for the protection of privacy of those who work or study here. The Compliance and Contracts Advisor is the University Officer designated as Head of Access to Information and the Protection of Privacy for the University.
The following links provide the Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Regulations, and University Policy.
Contact Us
David Meldrum
Compliance and Contracts Advisor
Patty Niebergall
Privacy and Protocol Officer
Access to Information
Reporting a Privacy Breach
The Privacy Breach Protocol affirms the University of Regina's commitment and obligation to protect personal information under the custody and control of the institution. This protocol requires the immediate reporting of all breaches and alleged or suspected breaches to the Compliance and Contracts Advisor, who has been designated as the Head, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy, and outlines the steps to be followed when a breach is reported. This protocol aims to ensure that a breach is quickly contained and investigated, individuals impacted by the breach are notified, and the potential for further authorized collection, use or disclosure of personal information is mitigated.
Privacy and Access Training
To request department or general University of Regina's Privacy and Access training, please Contact Us.
Government of Saskatchewan Access to Information and Protection online training
Additional Resources
Other Legislation and Regulations
GDPR came into force on May 25, 2018 and was intended to harmonize data privacy laws across Europe, to protect and empower all Union citizens’ data privacy, and to reshape the way organizations approach data privacy.
In order to fully understand GDPR and its intent, it is important that the following key concepts contained in GDPR are understood:
- Personal Data - Any information relating to an identified or identifiable Data Subject, including business contact information and work product.
- Processing - Collecting, recording, organizing, storing, using, retrieving, consulting, disclosing, destroying or combining Personal Data.
- Controller - The person or entity who determines the "purposes and means" of processing Personal Data.
- Processor - The person or entity who processes which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.
- Data Subject - The natural person whose Personal Data is protected by GDPR.
The University of Regina’s appointed GDPR representative is the Compliance and Contracts Advisor.
The following links are to help University Units comply with GDPR:
Other Related Resources
Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) has been put into effect to deter unsolicited electronic messages. CASL prohibits organizations from sending Commercial Electronic Messages (CEMs) unless the sender has the consent of the recipient. CASL also prescribes mandatory content for CEMs, such as sender identification, contact information, and an unsubscribe mechanism.
The following links are to help University units comply with CASL: