IPC - Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

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Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

The IPC acts independently of government to protect and promote access to information and privacy rights in Ontario.

About the Commissioner and the leadership team

What's New

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New blog from the commissioner

Annual report 2021: looking back, thinking ahead to Ontario’s digital future.

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IPC 2021 annual report

Read our latest report for the commissioner’s recommendations, trends, and key statistics.

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New episode of Info Matters

The commissioner speaks with Jim Balsillie, former co-CEO of Research in Motion (BlackBerry) about data, technology, and public policy.

Advice and Decisions

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Advice and Submissions

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner publishes guidance documents to promote compliance with Ontario’s access and privacy laws.

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Decisions

In accordance with Ontario’s privacy and access laws, the Commissioner and her delegates issue decisions, orders, and privacy investigation reports.

How Can We Help You?

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File an Appeal

You have the right to file an appeal to our office if you are unsatisfied with a decision made in answer to your freedom of information request.

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Make a Privacy Complaint

If you think that your personal information has been improperly collected, used, or disclosed by a public institution, child and family service provider, or by a health sector...

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COVID-19 Information and Resources

Our COVID section has information to help individuals and organizations manage privacy and access issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reaching Out to Ontarians

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Commissioner’s Blog

Read Commissioner Kosseim’s latest blog

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Info Matters Podcast

A podcast about people, privacy, and access to information hosted by Patricia Kosseim, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

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News Releases

Read the IPC’s latest announcements

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Get Updates From Us

Subscribe to get the latest updates from the IPC

Individuals and Organizations

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Information for Individuals

Find out about access and privacy rights and protections in Ontario and how to protect your personal information.

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Guidance for Organizations

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IPC Strategic Priorities

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Privacy and Transparency in a Modern Government

Advance Ontarians’ privacy and access rights by working with public institutions to develop bedrock principles and comprehensive governance frameworks for the responsible and accountable deployment of digital technologies.

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Children and Youth in a Digital World

Champion the access and privacy rights of Ontario’s children and youth by promoting their digital literacy and the expansion of their digital rights while holding institutions accountable for protecting the children and youth they serve.

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Next-Generation Law Enforcement

Contribute to building public trust in law enforcement by working with relevant partners to develop the necessary guardrails for the adoption of new technologies and community based approaches that protect both public safety and Ontarians’ access and privacy rights.

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Trust in Digital Health

Promote confidence in the digital health care system by guiding custodians to respect the privacy and access rights of Ontarians and supporting the pioneering use of personal health information for research and analytics to the extent it serves the public good.

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