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Information and Privacy Commissioners across Canada call on governments to safeguard independent review of solicitor-client privilege claims

Information and Privacy Commissioners across Canada call on governments to safeguard independent review of solicitor-client privilege claims … Iqaluit, Nunavut, October 18, 2017 – In a joint resolution , Canada’s Information and Privacy Commissioners (IPCs) have called on governments to ensure that …

News Release

- Published on October 20, 2017

New IPC Fact Sheet: Frivolous and Vexatious Requests

New IPC Fact Sheet: Frivolous and Vexatious Requests … The IPC is often asked how institutions should handle FOI requests that they deem to be frivolous and vexatious. Ontario’s access and privacy laws give individuals the right to access their own personal information and government-held records …

Blog

- Published on August 23, 2017

IPC 2016 Annual Report

IPC 2016 Annual Report … The IPC will be releasing its 2016 Annual Report . … IPC 2016 Annual Report …

Event

- Published on June 5, 2017

What is a Reasonable Search for Records?

What is a Reasonable Search for Records? … What is a Reasonable Search for Records? Ontario institutions are required to conduct a reasonable search for records when they receive an access to information request. To answer some frequently asked questions about reasonable searches, we have developed …

Blog

- Published on April 11, 2017

Recent IPC Decisions – March

Recent IPC Decisions – March … Every month, the IPC makes decisions on access to information appeals and privacy complaints. Here is a sampling of four recent decisions: PO-3686 (University of Ottawa) – The university decided that a former employee’s request for a psychiatrist’s report about him …

Blog

- Published on March 20, 2017

Recent IPC Decisions – February

Recent IPC Decisions – February … Every month, the IPC makes decisions on access to information appeals and privacy complaints. Here is a sampling of four recent decisions: INTERIM ORDER PO-3673-I (Ministry of the Attorney General) - The requester was convicted of manslaughter in 1986 and released …

Blog

- Published on February 10, 2017

Recent Key IPC Decisions (January)

Recent Key IPC Decisions (January) … Every month, IPC adjudicators make decisions on access to information appeals and privacy complaints. Here are four recent key decisions: MO-3376 (City of Hamilton) A city decision to release copies of a successful proposal relating to the city’s purchase of …

Blog

- Published on January 18, 2017

Univ. of Alberta - Access and Privacy Conference

Univ. of Alberta - Access and Privacy Conference … Commissioner, Brian Beamish, will be participating in a Commissioner’s Round Table on June 15, and will be giving a keynote presentation on June 16. For more information and to register, visit AccessandPrivacy . … Univ. of Alberta - Access and …

Event

- Published on December 20, 2016

Statement from Commissioner Brian Beamish on the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Submission of False FOI Compliance Statistics

Statement from Commissioner Brian Beamish on the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Submission of False FOI Compliance Statistics … In June 2016 I had the honour to present the 2015 Annual Report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, including a full array of …

Blog

- Published on December 19, 2016

IPC Privacy Day Event - Government and Big Data: Privacy Risks and Solutions

IPC Privacy Day Event - Government and Big Data: Privacy Risks and Solutions … Technological advancements have changed the way Ontario’s public institutions develop policy and design service delivery programs. Governments are collecting more data than ever before, and are taking advantage of …

Blog

- Published on December 8, 2016

Teachers Must Consider Privacy Before Using Online Services

Teachers Must Consider Privacy Before Using Online Services … Educators are using online educational services for student learning, communication and evaluation. While these services may be innovative, accessible and available at little or no cost, their use could put the privacy of students and …

Blog

- Published on November 28, 2016

Commissioner Statement on Casino Rama Resort Cyberattack

Commissioner Statement on Casino Rama Resort Cyberattack … Cyberattacks have become an increasingly common threat to information security and privacy. Often these attacks are accompanied by a threat to make the stolen information public. This week, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) …

News Release

- Published on November 10, 2016

Considering Video Surveillance?

Considering Video Surveillance? … There are a number of important factors Ontario institutions should consider before implementing a video surveillance system. Most importantly, video surveillance must be used in a way that protects individual privacy to be compliant with the law. These …

Blog

- Published on November 9, 2016

Improving Access and Privacy with RIM

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 …

Blog

- Published on November 3, 2016

How You Can Utilize Access to Information Requests to Assist Your Clients: A Primer

How You Can Utilize Access to Information Requests to Assist Your Clients: A Primer … The statutory right to access government-held information can, in various circumstances, be effectively used by legal professionals to gather facts, knowledge and evidence. This Ontario Bar Association event …

Event

- Published on October 20, 2016

Understanding Personal Information

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 …

Blog

- Published on October 20, 2016

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

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 …

Blog

- Published on October 4, 2016

Information and Privacy Commissioner Finds No Wrongdoing in TO2015 Recordkeeping

Information and Privacy Commissioner Finds No Wrongdoing in TO2015 Recordkeeping … TORONTO, ON (Sept. 29, 2016) – Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) Brian Beamish today released the findings of his investigation into the records management practices of the Toronto Organizing …

News Release

- Published on September 29, 2016

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

Blog

- Published on September 26, 2016

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

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 …

Blog

- Published on September 26, 2016