2025 Privacy Impact Assessments

Department  Initiative Lead  Contact Email 
Office of the Registrar  University Registrar  Kimberly.Read@unbc.ca

PIA Description

UNBC has engaged with Jennings International Education & Leadership Training, the Consultant, to assist in developing a Global Engagement Strategic Plan, which is mandated by the BC government. The Consultant will run surveys, engagement sessions, and review enrolment patterns to help inform the plan. 

Information Collected or Created Reason for Collection or Creation  FOIPPA Authorization 
Deidentified enrolment data To help inform the development of the plan by analyzing historic enrolment patterns.  Section 26(c)
Survey answers about current UNBC supports  To help inform the development of the plan by analyzing interested party feedback.  Section 26(c)
Survey answers about desired UNBC supports To help inform the development of the plan by analyzing interested party feedback. Section 26(c)
Survey answers about UNBC affiliation  To help inform the development of the plan by analyzing interested party feedback. Section 26(c)
Users How information is used  FOIPPA Authorization 
Office of the Registrar employees  To work with the Consultant on the development of the plan.  Section 32(a)
Disclosure of Personal Information Information will be disclosed to the Consultant so that they can assist UNBC in the development of the plan. 
Storage of Personal Information  Information will be stored on UNBC managed infrastructure. 
Personal Information Bank (PIB)  This initiative does not result in a personal information bank. 
Common or Integrated Initiative No, as required by section 69(5.4) of FOIPPA and defined in Schedule 1: Definitions.         
Accuracy and Correction  Follow this link for information on how to request a correction of your personal information.

Collection Notice 

UNBC is creating a Global Engagement: Ready for Student Success strategic plan that will support the future direction and growth of internationalization at the University. As part of this plan’s development, we are gathering important information from interest-holders specifically about student success, which will be evaluated to inform this Plan and guide student-focussed internationalization over the next 4 years and beyond. In the spirit of our motto, 'En Cha Huná, which reminds us that all people have a voice and viewpoint, we value your voice. Depending on your affiliation with UNBC, this survey is up to 12 main questions. It is one of a number of interest-holder engagement opportunities. Please visit this website for more information.                                                                                            

UNBC is authorized to collect this information under sections 26(c) and (e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. You can direct any questions about the collection of your information to amy.beyer@unbc.ca.

A public version of the Copilot PIA can be accessed here.

PIA 25-14 Osano

Department  Initiative Lead  Contact Email 
Privacy Department Governance Coordinator, Privacy and Access Management privacy@unbc.ca

PIA Description

Osano is a software solution focused on privacy management, vendor assessments, data mapping, and cookie consent management. This tool will allow the Privacy Department to transition away from paper-based workflows to automated and customizable processes. The purpose of this initiative is to increase efficiency and forward the maturation of the department. 

Information Collected or Created Reason for Collection or Creation  FOIPPA Authorization 
Records of cookie consent Collected when individuals make decisions about cookies on UNBC's website. Section 26(c)
Privacy Impact Assessments Not PI N/A
Vendor Security Assessments Not PI N/A
Data store locations Not PI N/A
Users How information is used  FOIPPA Authorization 
Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer Uses personal information to manage cookie consent. Section 32(a)
Governance Coordinator Uses personal information to manage cookie consent. Section 32(a)
Disclosure of Personal Information This initiative does not involve disclosing personal information.
Storage of Personal Information  Osano is a SaaS and uses servers hosted in the United States. 
Personal Information Bank (PIB)  This initiative does not result in a personal information bank. 
Common or Integrated Initiative No, as required by section 69(5.4) of FOIPPA and defined in Schedule 1: Definitions.         
Accuracy and Correction  Follow this link for information on how to request a correction of your personal information.

PIA 25-15 SentinelOne

Department  Initiative Lead  Contact Email 
Information Security Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer infosec@unbc.ca

PIA Description

SentinelOne is an information security platform that provides endpoint detection and response, extended detection and response, and threat prevention capabilities.

Information Collected or Created Reason for Collection or Creation  FOIPPA Authorization 
File activity logs (file creation, modification, deletion, read/write data, pathing, file names) To monitor for threats. Section 26(c)
Network data logs (URLs contacted, network behaviour, IP addresses) To monitor for threats. Section 26(c)
System logs (Windows event logs, other device logs) To monitor for threats. Section 26(c)
User data (active directory identifiers, local user identifiers, login/off activity) To monitor for threats. Section 26(c)
Device metadata (OS type and version, installed applications, component specifications, network configuration) To monitor for threats. Section 26(c)
Users How information is used  FOIPPA Authorization 
Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer Will use SentinelOne to monitor endpoints, respond to threats on servers and workstations, and develop risk mitigation strategies. Section 32(a)
Security Analyst Will use SentinelOne to monitor endpoints, respond to threats on servers and workstations, and develop risk mitigation strategies. Section 32(a)
Manager, Infrastructure and Operations Will use SentinelOne to monitor threats to servers. Section 32(a)
System Administrators Will use SentinelOne to monitor threats to servers. Section 32(a)
Disclosure of Personal Information This initiative does not involve disclosing personal information.
Storage of Personal Information  SentinelOne is a SaaS and uses servers hosted in the United States. 
Personal Information Bank (PIB)  This initiative does not result in a personal information bank. 
Common or Integrated Initiative No, as required by section 69(5.4) of FOIPPA and defined in Schedule 1: Definitions.         
Accuracy and Correction  Follow this link for information on how to request a correction of your personal information.