OTTAWA – The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) has announced the commencement of a 60-day public review period for the new edition of CAN/DGSI 100-6, “Data Governance – Part 6: Responsible governance of employee information.” This updated standard aims to address the evolving landscape of workplace data collection and management in the digital age.
Key Highlights:
- Expanded Scope: The new edition supersedes the previous version, broadening its focus to encompass the comprehensive governance of employee information and is designed to better reflect the current legal and technological landscape.
- Addressing Modern Challenges: With the surge in remote work and widespread use of technological monitoring tools, the standard tackles pressing concerns about data security, privacy, and employee consent.
- Comprehensive Coverage: The updated standard will specify minimum requirements for:
– Collection, use, storage, and disposal of employee-related data
– Validity of employee consent
– Handling of remuneration and benefits information
– Data analyzed by both humans and digital machines
- Public Participation: Stakeholders, including employers, employees, and data governance professionals, are encouraged to contribute to the development process.
“This Standard addresses data governance in the workplace with the aim of strengthening trust between employers and employees by ensuring employer openness and clarity about what, how, why, and when information about employees is collected or used, how long and in what form(s) it is retained, to whom it is disclosed. It is a great opportunity for employees to have a voice in how their information is collected and used.”
– Darryl Kingston, Executive Director, Digital Governance Standards Institute
The revision of CAN/DGSI 100-6 comes at a critical time when numerous provincial and federal laws are addressing employers’ privacy obligations. The standard aims to provide a unified framework that complements existing regulations while offering clear guidance on responsible data management practices.
By adopting these requirements, organizations can ensure they are handling employee data responsibly and transparently, fostering trust and compliance in their data governance efforts. This is particularly important as concerns about data security and exfiltration have heightened in the era of remote work and advanced monitoring technologies.
Get Involved
The public review period presents a valuable opportunity for all stakeholders to shape the future of workplace data governance. To participate in the review process and submit feedback head to the 100-6 standard’s page.
The public review period is open from October 3rd 2024 to December 6th 2024.
For media inquiries:
Shyra Craig
Communications and Knowledge Mobilization Lead
Digital Governance Council
Shyra.craig@dgc-cgn.org
About the Digital Governance Standards Institute
The Digital Governance Standards Institute develops digital technology governance standards fit for global use. The Institute works with experts, as well as national and global partners and the public to develop national standards that reduce risk to Canadians and Canadian organizations adopting and using innovative digital technologies in today’s digital economy. The Institute is an independent division of the Digital Governance Council. To learn more about the organization and its initiatives, visit www.dgc-cgn.org or contact info@dgc-cgn.org.