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Nonprofit IT & Cybersecurity Blog

Practical cybersecurity and compliance guides for Canadian nonprofit organizations - written by the team at Group 4 Networks.

Compliance · January 15, 2026

PIPEDA Compliance Guide for Canadian Charities (2026)

What Canadian nonprofits need to know about PIPEDA in 2026. Donor data protection, breach notification, and privacy obligations for registered charities.

Microsoft 365 · January 28, 2026

Free Microsoft 365 for Canadian Nonprofits (2026 Guide)

Microsoft gives eligible Canadian charities free Microsoft 365 licenses. Learn who qualifies, how to apply via TechSoup Canada, and how to set it up.

Cybersecurity · February 10, 2026

Cybersecurity Checklist for Canadian Nonprofits (2026)

A practical cybersecurity checklist for Canadian charities. Protect donor data, meet PIPEDA requirements, and qualify for cyber insurance in 2026.

Compliance · February 24, 2026

Protecting Donor Data at a Canadian Charity (2026)

Canadian charities have legal and ethical duties to protect donor data. PIPEDA requirements, donor expectations, and steps to keep donor info safe.

Security Awareness · March 10, 2026

Why Annual Security Training Fails Nonprofits | What Works

High volunteer turnover makes annual security training ineffective for nonprofits. Here's what Canadian charities should do instead to protect donor data.

Compliance · April 15, 2026

PIPEDA Compliance Checklist for Toronto Nonprofits (2026)

A practical 10-step PIPEDA checklist for Toronto nonprofits in 2026. Privacy officer, donor database audits, M365 hardening, and breach response.