All Guidance and Resources

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner publishes guidance documents to promote compliance with Ontario’s access and privacy laws. New materials are posted on an ongoing basis. If you are looking for a guidance on a topic that is not listed here, please contact us.

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Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario: Bill 288, the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021 Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand
PHIPA Workbook and Completion Guide Download Read moreExpand

Use this Workbook and Guide as a “how to” tool to complete the statistical report for the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario about requests made under the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA).

PHIPA Breaches Workbook and Completion Guide Download Read moreExpand
Submission of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario Bill 283, Advancing Oversight and Planning in Ontario’s Health System Act, 2021 Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand
Submission to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario: Bill 251, the Combating Human Trafficking Act, 2021 Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand
Digital Health under PHIPA: Selected Overview Papers Download Read moreExpand
IPC Strategic Priorities 2021-2025 Download Read moreExpand
Letter to Melissa Kittmer regarding Proposal Number: 21-SOLGEN001 - PRCs Reform Act, 2015, O. Reg. 347/18 Exemptions, Exemptions Proposal (Instrument Type: Regulation – LGIC) Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand
Privacy and security considerations for virtual health care visits Best Practices , Professional Guidelines Download Read moreExpand
Letter to Toronto Police Services Board and Toronto Police Service regarding The Governance Framework for Toronto’s Police Body-Worn Camera Program Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand
Letter to Toronto Police Services Board re: Toronto Police Services Board Body-Worn Camera Public Consultation Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand
Submission to the Government of Ontario regarding the Ontario Private Sector Privacy Reform Discussion Paper Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand
It’s About You: Your File and Your Rights Under Ontario’s Child and Family Services Law (printable brochure) Brochures Download Read moreExpand

Print double-sided (flip on short edge) on legal size paper, fold on dotted lines

Letter to Michael Maddock regarding Installing COVID Alert app on OPS-issued mobile devices Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand
Letter to Mayor Tory regarding Installing COVID Alert app on City of Toronto mobile devices Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand
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