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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

You are Affected by a Freedom of Information Request: What You Should Know

This fact sheet seeks to answer some of the common questions you may have about the freedom of information process. This document is part of a series designed to keep the public and professionals up to date with the IPC’s interpretations of access and privacy laws.
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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

Open Government: Key Concepts and Benefits

This guidance paper is intended as a starting point for institutions considering Open Government and highlights two critical goals: enhancing access to government-held information and public participation. It includes a discussion about making government-held information open by default and at
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- Published on Sep 5, 2016

The IPC is coming to London!

To commemorate Right to Know Week, Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner, Brian Beamish, is coming to London to discuss emerging trends in access to information and open government at Western University on September 27. The morning’s agenda will also include members of the IPC’s executive
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- Published on Aug 25, 2016

Reaching Out to Ontario: London

Event - September 26, 2016, 8pm - 8pm
The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) will host a special event at Western University on September 27, 2016, as part of our Reaching Out to Ontario program. Commissioner Brian Beamish and other IPC leaders will recognize Right to Know Week by highlighting the ongoing evolution to more
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2016 Ontario Connections Conference - Access, Privacy, Security & Records Management

Event - June 5, 2016, 8pm - 8pm
The Community-Based Advisory Board is pleased to present the 2016 Ontario Connections Conference - Access, Privacy, Security, Records Management at The Old Mill Inn. It is a regionally based conference intended to assist public bodies in developing connections between these disciplines and address
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Information and Privacy Commissioner Calls for Modernization of Access and Privacy Legislation

TORONTO, ON (June 28, 2016) – In his 2015 Annual Report, Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Brian Beamish is calling on the government to update the province’s access and privacy laws to ensure Ontarians’ rights are better protected. A comprehensive, public review of the acts will ensure...
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News Release

- Published on Jun 28, 2016

Information and Privacy Commissioner Cautions Against Using Personal Email and Instant Messaging When Doing Public Business

TORONTO, ON (June 7, 2016) – Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner, Brian Beamish, is calling on the leaders of all public institutions to educate staff and enact policies to strictly control the use of personal email and messaging tools, such as BlackBerry Messenger, to conduct business...
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- Published on Jun 7, 2016