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Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

"As we navigate our rapidly evolving digital world, the IPC’s mission is resolute — to enhance Ontarians’ trust that their privacy and access rights will be respected."
Patricia Kosseim
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

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The best of season 4

In this Info Matters retrospective, Commissioner Patricia Kosseim highlights key discussions from season four, from youth privacy and AI in health care to facial recognition use by police, cyber attacks in the health care sector, and information sharing in situations involving Intimate Partner Violence.

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Register now - In French please: Two commissioners discuss your rights of access to information and services in French

Patricia Kosseim, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, and Carl Bouchard, French Language Services Commissioner, invite you to a morning of information and discussion in French.

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IPC Investigating PowerSchool Cyberattack

The IPC is actively investigating the PowerSchool cyberattack affecting Ontario schools. Commissioner Kosseim emphasizes the need for stronger accountability measures to protect student data.

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IPC Transparency Showcase 2024

Visit our virtual 3D gallery and see all great submissions we received from Ontario’s public institutions showing the real and positive impacts of transparency and open data on the day-to-day lives of Ontarians.

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FIPPA/MFIPPA Interpretation Bulletins

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Digital Privacy Charter for Ontario Schools

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Facial Recognition and Mugshot Databases: Guidance for Police in Ontario

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Sharing Information in Situations Involving Intimate Partner Violence: Guidance for Professionals

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Privacy and Access in Public Sector Contracting with Third Party Service Providers

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Administrative Monetary Penalties: Guidance for the Health Care Sector

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How Can We Help You?

File an Appeal

You have the right to file an appeal to our office if you are unsatisfied with a decision made in answer to your freedom of information request. File and pay for appeals online.

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Make a Privacy Complaint

If you think that your personal information has been improperly collected, used, or disclosed by a public institution, child and family service provider, or by a health sector organization or practitioner, you have the right to file a complaint with our office.

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Report a Privacy Breach at your Organization

Get information about how to manage and report a privacy breach to the IPC.

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Commissioner's Blog

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Read the Commissioner’s Blog

Read Commissioner Kosseim’s blogs on privacy, access, cyber safety, and many more topics.

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What's New

May 8, 2025

New guidance: A Privacy Management Handbook for Small Health Care Organizations

May 5, 2025

Education Week: IPC resources for children and youth

Apr 30, 2025

New research report: Emerging Uses of Neurotechnology

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Privacy and Transparency in a Modern Government

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Children and Youth in a Digital World

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Next-Generation Law Enforcement

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Trust in Digital Health

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