SEPTEMBER IS PRIVACY AND SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH FOR GOVERNMENT

Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan today designated September as Privacy and Security Awareness Month in Saskatchewan.

Privacy and Security Awareness Month is a government-wide initiative that is part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness of privacy, security, access to records and records management within government.

"Our government is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information in our possession or control," Morgan said. "We are equally concerned about managing our records, keeping them secure and supporting the public's right to access records."

The month features a variety of activities including workshops for government employees targeting four areas: privacy, security, records management and access. Saskatchewan Access, Privacy, Security and Records Management Forum - Making Connections, a conference that is open to the public, will be held at the end of the month. For more information visit www.verney.ca/sk2010/.

For information on the events planned for Privacy and Security Awareness Month please contact the Access and Privacy Branch, Ministry of Justice and Attorney General at 306-787-5473 or visit www.justice.gov.sk.ca/psamonth2010.

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For more information, contact:

Desirae Bernreuther
Justice
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2626
Email: desirae.bernreuther@gov.sk.ca