How is the personal information of the more than 1.5 million people who live in strata housing in BC protected? What laws govern the tremendous amount of personal information that is collected, used and disclosed by stratas? What recourse is there for residents who feel their privacy rights have been violated?

The latest edition of the PrivacyRight podcast answers these questions and explores some of the most contentious issues relating to privacy in strata housing. These include: how information is handled at strata council meetings; what the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and the Strata Property Act mean in practical terms for people's privacy; and advice for stratas in the social media age.

Joining the discussion are Michael McEvoy, Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia; Tony Gioventu, head of the Condominium Homeowners Association of British Columbia, Sandy Wagner, president of the Vancouver Island Strata Owners’ Association and two representatives of property management firm, Cornerstone Properties. They share their expertise and on the ground experience in dealing with strata-related privacy concerns.

Resources:

OIPC guidelines for strata corporations: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/guidance-documents/1455

PIPA and strata corporations: frequently asked questions: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/guidance-documents/1805

PrivacyRight webinars - build a privacy management program from the ground up: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/privacyright/webinars/

Order P09-02: Shoal Point Strata Council: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/orders/1417

Condominium Homeowners Association: https://www.choa.bc.ca/resources/

Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association: https://www.visoa.bc.ca/?cat=1