Metadata and Canadian Compliance: What You Need to Know About Record Authenticity

In a digital world, what evidence demonstrates a record hasn’t been tampered with? This webinar looks at how metadata—those behind-the-scenes details like dates and access logs—can prove a document’s authenticity.

We’ll cover key Canadian standards, like CAN/CGSB-72.34 and privacy laws like PIPEDA and the Privacy Act, and show how they are applied in real-world systems like SharePoint and Microsoft Purview.

You’ll leave with practical tips on how to tag, track, and protect records using metadata and retention settings—especially useful if you're in government or any compliance-heavy role.

Session takeaways:

• Understand the metadata involved in Canadian standards and privacy legislation (Privacy Act, PIPEDA, FIPPA, and CAN/CGSB-72.34-2024) and their requirements for record authenticity.

• Learn which metadata elements are crucial for verifying a record's credibility, including creation dates, modifications, and access logs.

• Discover practical strategies for applying custom metadata and retention policies in Microsoft SharePoint and Purview.

Presenter

Jessica Dobson

Jessica is a Digital Transformation Analyst with a background in Records Management. She has worked at both private and public organizations helping to find governance solutions for digital records with Microsoft SharePoint, taking into consideration both regulatory and business requirements. She is passionate about helping clients find solutions that protect and deliver information in a timely manner.