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Improving Access and Privacy with RIM

Developing effective records and information management (RIM) practices helps Ontario institutions meet their legal requirements and better serve the public. Poor RIM practices can negatively affect an institution’s ability to: respond to access requests in a timely way be transparent and
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- Published on Nov 3, 2016

Understanding Personal Information

Access and privacy laws protect the privacy of Ontarians’ personal information and give individuals the right to access their own information. To help you understand the meaning of the term “personal information,” the IPC has published a new fact sheet answering some frequently asked questions. This
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- Published on Oct 20, 2016

What You Need to Know If Your Business Is Affected by a Freedom of Information Request

The public has a right to request access to records held by Ontario’s public institutions. You might be notified that someone has requested information about your business or organization and you may have an interest in the outcome of that request. Institutions consider the impact on your business
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- Published on Oct 4, 2016

Commissioner Brian Beamish's Statement on Right to Know Week 2016

“This year marks the 250 th anniversary of the world’s first access to information legislation and so this Right to Know Week presents a chance to reflect on how far we have come in Ontario and more importantly, the path we would like to take. Ontario’s access to information and privacy laws are now
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- Published on Sep 26, 2016

What You Need Know If You Are Affected by a Freedom of Information Request

Under the access and privacy legislation, everyone has a right to request access to records held by Ontario’s public institutions. All institutions are required by law to protect your personal information, and to follow strict rules when handling it. Your personal privacy is a key consideration when
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- Published on Sep 26, 2016

Understanding and Implementing Open Government Initiatives

Today we are releasing two papers on Open Government, which is a concept based on the core belief that the public has the right to access the records and proceedings of government. Governments around the world are recognizing Open Government as an essential ingredient for democracy. Open Government
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- Published on Sep 6, 2016