This interpretation bulletin outlines the factors for determining whether an individual’s request to correct their personal information may be granted. In cases where a correction is not granted, it explains whether a statement of disagreement should be attached to the information, as set out in
This guidance assists justice, health, and social services professionals in making informed decisions about privacy, confidentiality, and public safety in situations of intimate partner violence (IPV) risk. The guidance is intended to support professionals by explaining when Ontario’s privacy laws
LifeLabs has announced that it is seeking leave to appeal a court ruling upholding the decision of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (OIPC) to make public their joint investigation report...
This fact sheet provides answers to common questions about an individual’s right to obtain personal information about a deceased relative from a government organization or personal health information from a health care provider. It also explains an individual’s rights to obtain information about
Today, the Child, Youth and Family Services Act became law in Ontario. The proclamation of the act is another important step on the journey toward establishing an access and privacy framework for the child, youth and family services sector. Part X of the new law, which governs personal information
The Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) company whose employee improperly collected and used personal health information of Ontario hospital patients has implemented recommendations from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC). A recently completed third-party audit determined
