S4-Episode 7: The beauty and benefits of transparency: Ontario's public institutions rise to the challenge with innovative projects … In this special episode, we shine a light on the innovative projects submitted by Ontario’s public institutions as part of the IPC’s Transparency Challenge 2.0. …
IPC’s Transparency Showcase celebrates the beauty and benefits of government transparency … TORONTO, ON (September 25, 2024) — Today the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) unveiled its second Transparency Showcase with another inspiring display of transparency and open government …
MO-4563 … An individual requested access to general occurrence reports and officers’ notes for incidents that occurred in 2018 on a specified street. The police provided her with some information but refused to provide certain information stating that its disclosure would be an unjustified invasion …
Tribunal and Dispute Resolution Division policies … Our office’s Tribunal and Dispute Resolution Division is committed to responding to complaints appeals and complaints in a fair, timely, and meaningful manner. These policies apply to all appeals and complaints under the Freedom of Information and …
Interpretation Bulletin: Public Interest Override … This interpretation bulletin explains the public interest override provision, as set out in section 23 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 16 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of …
Interpretation Bulletin: Third party information … This interpretation bulletin discusses the third party information exemption, as set out in section 17(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 10(1) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection …
MO-4562 … A dog owner sought access to records under the Act related to complaints made to the city about her dog biting individuals in two separate incidents. The city provided access to some of the responsive emails, forms, and medical records, relying on the personal privacy exemptions in …
Navigating the Future: AI in Ontario … A presentation to the Association of Native Child and Family Services Agencies of Ontario by Senior Technology and Policy Advisor, Javier Ruiz-Soler, on the role and mandate of the IPC as well as Bill 194 and artificial intelligence. … Navigating the Future: …
Privacy and the Age of Social Media … A presentation at the University of Toronto by Christopher Parsons, Director of Technology Policy, on the role and mandate of the IPC as well as the challenges and risks of protecting privacy in the age of social media. … Privacy and the Age of Social …
IPC comments on Schedule 4 of Bill 157, Enhancing Access to Justice Act … The IPC opposes the repeal of Section 262 of the Community Safety and Policing Act proposed as part of Bill 157, the Enhancing Access to Justice Act . The public consultation requirements in Section 262 are crucial to …
Integrating AI for Enhanced Citizen Experience: Balancing Privacy and Innovation in Public Services … Commissioner Kosseim’s keynote at the Public Sector Innovation Show on balancing innovation and privacy in the use of AI by the public sector including the benefits, risks and need for guardrails …
MO-4557 … A person asked the police for records related to a specific file number. The police provided some information from two records but denied access to the other information in those two records and to one record in its entirety. The police said that it denied access to some information and …
MO-4558-I … An individual asked the city for records relating to sidewalk repairs at a specific address. The city granted access in full to the records. The individual believes more records should exist. The city said that no more records exist. In this order, the adjudicator determines that the …
MO-4559 … The municipality denied an individual’s request for access to records that it says contain advice or recommendations used in decision-making. The adjudicator finds that the records contain advice and recommendations on how to respond to a complaint. She finds that the records containing …
MO-4560 … The city received a request for electronic communications of elected officials and city staff during two city meetings. The city claimed that portions of the communications are subject to solicitor-client privilege (section 12) and should not be disclosed. The city also claimed that it …
MO-4561-I … An individual asked the township for records about the municipal water system. The township granted access to part of the responsive records, withholding information because it might endanger life or safety or security (sections 8(1)(e)) and 8(1)(i)), and cause danger to safety or …