I95-040P

This investigation was initiated as a result of a complaint concerning a college of applied arts and technology (the College). The complainant, a student at the College, was concerned that some time in late October 1994, the College's Head of Security had disclosed his class schedule and his photograph to an employee of a department store (the employee) without his consent.

The complainant stated that the employee had gone to the College's Head of Security indicating that she was being followed by him. The complainant further stated that a short time later, the Head of Security provided the employee with his class schedule and his photograph. The complainant believed that as a result of the College's disclosure, he was later arrested and charged by the police. The complainant felt that the disclosure had compromised his privacy and was a breach of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the Act).

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) Was the personal information disclosed in compliance with section 42 of the Act?

• FIPPA
• 2(1) personal information (h)
• 42(g)

• to a private security service