I93-084P

This investigation was initiated as a result of a complaint concerning the Ontario Human Rights Commission (the OHRC).

The OHRC was conducting an investigation into a complaint against a named library (the Library) filed by an employee of the Library. During the course of the OHRC investigation, the complainant, also an employee of the Library, was asked by the OHRC for her racial background. When she refused, she was advised by the OHRC that the information in question was already contained in its records.

The complainant was concerned that the OHRC's collection of personal information was contrary to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the Act). She was also concerned that the OHRC had collected her personal information indirectly, contrary to section 39(1) of the Act.

• FIPPA
• 2(1) personal information (a)
• 38(2)

• law enforcement
• Ontario Human Rights Code