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This investigation was initiated as a result of a complaint concerning the Ministry of Environment and Energy (the Ministry).
The complainant was concerned that the Ministry had improperly disclosed his personal information in its publication "ENVIRONTARIO HIGHLIGHTS" and to the media, contrary to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the Act). In addition, the complainant was concerned that the personal information disclosed was inaccurate.
Issues Arising from the investigation
The following issues were identified as arising from the investigation:
(A) Was the information in question "personal information" as defined in section 2(1) of the Act? If yes,
(B) Did section 37 of the Act apply to the personal information?
(C) Was the disclosure of the personal information in accordance with section 42 of the Act?
The issue regarding the complainant's concern about the accuracy of the personal information disclosed has been addressed under the "Other Matters" section of this report.
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