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NEW: Comments and Approach for PHIPA Administrative Penalties

Letter to Ministry of Health on support for and approach to proposed administrative penalties under PHIPA

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- Published on Oct 17, 2023

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Ontario joins Canadian privacy regulators in passing resolutions on the privacy of young people and workers

Privacy authorities from across the country are calling on their respective governments to improve privacy legislation to protect young people and employees – groups that are significantly vulnerable, each in their own way, to the growing influence of digital technologies.

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- Published on Oct 6, 2023

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Ontario joins Canada’s information regulators’ call to modernize the access to information regime

Today, Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial Information Commissioners and Ombuds signed a joint resolution aimed at reinforcing the public's right to access government-held information.

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- Published on Oct 2, 2023

IPC endorses ICIC statement on access rights

In celebration of Right to Know Week 2023, the IPC endorses a statement highlighting the importance of access rights issued at the 14th edition of the International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC). Click to read more.

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- Published on Sep 28, 2023

Letter to the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding regulatory proposals under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019

The IPC provided comments to the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding the regulatory proposals under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) following the ministry’s request for public input. In these comments, the IPC offers high-level comments on three proposals that relate to...

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- Published on Sep 27, 2023

Public consultation on Code of Procedure for FIPPA and MFIPPA appeals

The IPC invites your feedback on revisions to the code of procedure for FIPPA and MFIPPA appeals

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- Published on Sep 22, 2023

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Code of Procedure for FIPPA and MFIPPA appeals (for public consultation)

The public consultation on proposed revisions to the code of procedure for FIPPA and MFIPPA appeals is now closed. Once the code has been finalized, it will be posted on our website.

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- Published on Sep 22, 2023

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RTKW 2023: Why access to information matters more than ever!

In our modern digital world, having access to accurate facts is critical. As we embark on Right to Know Week 2023, read the Commissioner’s blog about why access to information matters now more than ever.

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- Published on Sep 20, 2023

Right to Know Week 2023

A Canada-wide celebration of freedom of information and access rights! Click here to learn more.

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- Published on Sep 18, 2023

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Submission for the Five-Year Review of the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015

On September 11, 2023, the IPC provided a submission to the Ministry of the Solicitor General as part of the Five-Year Review of the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015. The submission includes eight recommendations on how the police record check regime can be improved to better balance the...

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- Published on Sep 12, 2023

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Notice of change to PHIPA Practice Direction #3

Beginning October 10, 2023, the IPC may publish PHIPA decisions at any stage of dispute resolution, including early resolution, investigation, and adjudication. Click to learn more.

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- Published on Sep 6, 2023

Letter to the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding regulatory proposals under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019

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- Published on Sep 5, 2023

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Interpretation Bulletin: Frivolous and Vexatious Requests

This interpretation bulletin outlines factors for determining whether an access to information request is frivolous or vexatious, as set out in section 10(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 4(1)(b) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and...

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- Published on Sep 1, 2023

Interpretation Bulletin: Reasonable Search

This interpretation bulletin addresses the requirement for institutions to conduct a reasonable search for records upon receipt of an access request made under section 24(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 17(1) of the Municipal Freedom of Information...

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- Published on Sep 1, 2023

IPC letter on record-keeping concerns raised in Greenbelt report

IPC response to Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles’ concerns about government record keeping practices outlined in Greenbelt report

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- Published on Aug 29, 2023

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New Submission to Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

The IPC urges the Ministry to ensure that any amendments to expand collection, use or disclosure of sensitive personal information for the safety and well-being of children and youth are matched by a proportionate level of robust privacy protection.

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- Published on Aug 28, 2023

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Helping kids learn about privacy with IPC’s new lesson plans

The IPC has released four new classroom-ready lesson plans to help educators teach students in grades 2 through 8 about privacy and online safety.

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- Published on Aug 16, 2023

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Helping kids learn about privacy with IPC’s new lesson plans

The IPC has released four new classroom-ready lesson plans to help educators teach students in grades 2 through 8 about privacy and online safety.

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- Published on Aug 15, 2023

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Submission for the 2023 5-Year Review of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017

The IPC provided comments and recommendations to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services as part of the 2023 5-Year Review of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017.

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- Published on Jul 17, 2023