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This investigation was initiated as a result of a complaint concerning the Ministry of the Environment, now the Ministry of the Environment and Energy (the Ministry).
The complainant was concerned that the Ministry had disclosed his personal information without his consent, contrary to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the Act). More specifically, he was concerned that the Ministry had disclosed facts about his subdivision in Amabel Township to a lawyer in Calgary. According to the complainant, a Planning Evaluator of the Ministry's Approval and Planning Unit had disclosed his personal information in four letters. These letters were:
(1) Dated October 18, 1990, addressed to a named individual at the Owen Sound District Office regarding "storm drainage and site disturbance concerns".
(2) Dated December 5, 1990, addressed to the complainant, regarding "drainage works".
(3) Dated January 31, 1991, addressed to a named individual at the Bruce/Grey/Owen Sound Health Unit, regarding "surface water drainage proposal".
(4) Dated March 14, 1991, addressed to a named individual at the Plans Administration Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs, regarding "review of storm water management plan".
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