Guidance

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner publishes guidance documents to promote compliance with Ontario’s access and privacy laws.

New materials are posted on an ongoing basis. If you are looking for a guidance on a topic that is not listed here, please contact us.

https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/fs-tech-disposing-of-your-electronic-media-003.pdf
Disposing of Your Electronic Media

Mar 06 2018

Topic: Information Management | Technology And Security Type: Best Practices | Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/pbd.pdf
Privacy by Design

Jan 30 2018

Topic: Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-01-18-part-x.pdf
Comments of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario on the Proposed Regulation under Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017

Jan 22 2018

Topic: Legislation | Youth Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-20-ipc-submission-on-bill-160.pdf
Comments of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario on Bill 160

Nov 20 2017

Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/annual-breach-statistics-rptg-2.pdf
Annual Reporting of Privacy Breach Statistics to the Commissioner – Requirements for the Health Sector

Nov 10 2017

Topic: Health | Legislation | Privacy Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/joint-fpt-letter_en-005.pdf
Joint Federal Provincial Territorial Letter to Council of Ministers of Education on the Importance of Privacy Education

Nov 08 2017

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security | Youth
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gpen-sweep-rpt.pdf
IPC 2017 GPEN Sweep Report: Online Educational Services

Oct 24 2017

Topic: Personal Information | Privacy | Technology And Security | Youth Type: Best Practices | Reports
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/health-privacy-breach-notification-guidelines.pdf
Reporting a Privacy Breach to the Commissioner: Guidelines for the Health Sector

Aug 31 2017

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/fs-access-friv-vex.pdf
Frivolous and Vexatious Requests

Aug 22 2017

Topic: Access Request Process Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/alpr_systems.pdf
Guidance on the Use of Automated Licence Plate Recognition Systems by Police Services

Jul 04 2017

Topic: Law Enforcement/policing | Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Best Practices | Papers | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bigdata-guidelines.pdf
Big Data Guidelines

May 17 2017
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-04-11-bill68-1.pdf
Comments of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario on the Proposed Open Meeting Amendments in Bill 68

Apr 11 2017
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fs-access-reasonable-search.pdf
Fact Sheet: Reasonable Search

Apr 11 2017

Topic: Access | Access Request Process | Appeal Process Type: Best Practices | Judicial Review | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-02-21-bill89.pdf
Submission to the Standing Committee on Bill 89, Supporting Children, Youth and Families Act, 2017

Mar 30 2017

Topic: Legislation Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-02-21-bill84.pdf
Submission to the Standing Committee on Bill 84, Medical Assistance in Dying Statute Law Amendment Act, 2017

Mar 23 2017
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/open-gov-privacy-1.pdf
Open Government and Protecting Privacy

Mar 15 2017

Topic: Open Government | Privacy
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-phipa-cudfrm-e.pdf
Collection, Use and Disclosure Complaint Form (PHIPA)

Feb 28 2017

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Forms
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-phipa-acccmp-e.pdf
Access/Correction Complaint Form (PHIPA)

Feb 28 2017

Topic: Access | Health | Privacy Type: Forms
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-code-phipa-e.pdf
Code of Procedure for Matters under the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004

Feb 28 2017

Topic: Health | Legislation Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-he-pd-05-e.pdf
PHIPA Practice Direction #5: Collection, Use, and Disclosure Complaint Form

Feb 28 2017

Topic: Health Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-he-pd-04-e.pdf
PHIPA Practice Direction #4: Access/Correction Complaint Form

Feb 28 2017

Topic: Access | Access Request Process | Health Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-he-pd-03-e.pdf
PHIPA Practice Direction #3: Publicly Released Decisions Under the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004

Feb 28 2017

Topic: Access | Health Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-he-pd-02-e.pdf
PHIPA Practice Direction #2: Responding to a Request for Access to Personal Health Information

Feb 28 2017

Topic: Access | Access Request Process Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-he-pd-01-e.pdf
PHIPA Practice Direction #1: Clarifying Access Requests

Feb 28 2017

Topic: Access | Access Request Process | Health Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2733-2017-02-08-ltr-submission-to-standing-committee-on-social-policy.pdf
Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on Schedule 2 of Bill 59, Putting Consumers First Act, 2016

Feb 08 2017

Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fact-sheet-big-data-with-links.pdf
Big Data and Your Privacy Rights

Jan 25 2017

Topic: Privacy Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/resource/the-privacy-protective-roadmap-issues-and-solutions-in-the-context-of-a-collaborative-service-delivery-development-the-situation-table/
The Privacy Protective Roadmap-Issues and solutions in the context of a collaborative service delivery development: The Situation Table

Dec 06 2016

Type: Webinars
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/online-educational-services.pdf
Online Educational Services: What Educators Need to Know

Nov 25 2016

Topic: Personal Information | Youth Type: Brochures | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2016-11-18-bill-41.pdf
Submission to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly on Bill 41, Patients First Act, 2016

Nov 23 2016

Topic: Health | Personal Information Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2016-00-09-video-surveillance.pdf
Fact Sheet: Video Surveillance

Nov 09 2016

Topic: Privacy | Surveillance | Technology And Security Type: Best Practices | Fact Sheets | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2016-11-03-improving-access-and-privacy-with-rim.pdf
Improving Access and Privacy with Records and Information Management

Nov 03 2016

Topic: Access | Access Request Process | Appeal Process | Legislation | Open Government Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/what-is-personal-information.pdf
Fact Sheet: What is Personal Information?

Oct 20 2016

Topic: Access | Access Request Process | Personal Information | Privacy Type: Fact Sheets | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/foi-request-business.pdf
Your Business is Affected by a Freedom of Information Request: What You Should Know

Oct 04 2016

Topic: Access | Access Request Process Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/to2015.pdf
Investigation into Records Management Practices at TO2015

Sep 29 2016

Topic: Access Type: Special Reports
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-26-foi-fact-sheet-you-are-affected.pdf
You are Affected by a Freedom of Information Request: What You Should Know

Sep 26 2016

Topic: Access | Appeal Process | Privacy Type: Best Practices | Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Health-Fact-Sheet-Communicating-PHI-by-Email-FINAL.pdf
Fact Sheet: Communicating Personal Health Information by Email

Sep 15 2016

Topic: Health | Technology And Security Type: Best Practices | Fact Sheets | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Open-Government-Key-Implementation-Considerations.pdf
Open Government: Key Implementation Considerations

Sep 06 2016

Topic: Open Government Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Open-Government-Key-Concepts-and-Benefits.pdf
Open Government: Key Concepts and Benefits

Sep 05 2016

Topic: Access | Open Government Type: Papers | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2017-speaking-engagement-request-form.pdf
Speaking Engagement Request Form

Aug 19 2016
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-07-07-1678_Ransomware_fact_sheet.pdf
Technology Fact Sheet – Protecting Against Ransomware

Jul 15 2016

Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Deidentification-Guidelines-for-Structured-Data.pdf
De-identification Guidelines for Structured Data

Jun 08 2016

Topic: Information Management Type: Best Practices
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Instant-Messaging.pdf
Instant Messaging and Personal Email Accounts: Meeting Your Access and Privacy Obligations

Jun 07 2016

Topic: Access | Privacy
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-04-29-Strategies-for-a-Safer-Ontario_submission.pdf
Submission to the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services on its Strategy for a Safer Ontario

Apr 29 2016

Topic: Law Enforcement/policing | Privacy Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ipc-foi-factsheet-1.pdf
The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Councillors’ records

Apr 22 2016

Topic: Access | Legislation | Privacy Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-03-03-Bill-119.pdf
Submission of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy on Bill 119

Mar 03 2016

Topic: Health Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Thinking-About-Clouds-1.pdf
Thinking About Clouds? Privacy, security and compliance considerations for Ontario public sector institutions

Feb 20 2016

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/7798OPACYMyths-Booklayout-Web.pdf
Yes, You Can. Dispelling the Myths About Sharing Information with Children’s Aid Societies

Jan 20 2016

Topic: Law Enforcement/policing | Legislation | Privacy | Youth Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/Bill8-New-Recordkeeping-Amendments.pdf
FIPPA and MFIPPA: Bill 8 — The Recordkeeping Amendments

Dec 22 2015

Topic: Access | Information Management | Legislation Type: Best Practices | Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2015-12-11-letter-and-submission-to-the-honourable-yasir-naqvi.pdf
Letter and Submission to the Honourable Yasir Naqvi, on Draft Street Checks Regulations

Dec 11 2015

Topic: Law Enforcement/policing Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2015-12-11-ontario-information-and-privacy-commissioner-proposed-amendments-to-the-mcscs-draft-street-checks-regulation.pdf
IPC Submission on Draft Street Checks Regulations

Dec 11 2015

Topic: Law Enforcement/policing Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/phipa-workbook.pdf
PHIPA Workbook and Completion Guide

Nov 24 2015
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mfippa-workbook.pdf
MFIPPA Workbook and Completion Guide

Nov 24 2015
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/fippa-workbook.pdf
FIPPA Workbook and Completion Guide

Nov 24 2015
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/2015-11-04 Letter to Shafiq Qaadri, Chair, Standing Committee on Justice Policy re Bill 113 .pdf
Submission to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy: Police Record Checks Reform Act

Nov 05 2015

Topic: Law Enforcement/policing Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/phipa-faq.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions: Personal Health Information Protection Act

Nov 02 2015

Topic: Health | Legislation | Privacy Type: Best Practices
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/PHIPA-hfaq-cards-e.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions: Health Cards and Health Numbers

Nov 01 2015

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/2015-10-E-Petitions-f.pdf
Submission to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly: e-Petitions

Oct 21 2015

Topic: Open Government Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/2015_Guidelines_Surveillance.pdf
Guidelines for the Use of Video Surveillance

Oct 06 2015

Topic: Privacy | Surveillance Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/open-contracting.pdf
Open Contracting: Proactive Disclosure of Procurement Records

Sep 21 2015

Topic: Access | Open Government Type: Papers | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/circle-of-care.pdf
Circle of Care: Sharing Personal Health Information for Health-Care Purposes

Aug 16 2015

Topic: Health Type: Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/2015-municipal guide-public discl-access.pdf
Transparency, Privacy and the Internet: Municipal Balancing Acts

Aug 04 2015

Topic: Legislation | Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Papers | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/planning-for-success-pia-guide_worksheets.rtf
Planning for Success PIA Worksheets

May 19 2015
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Planning-for-Success-PIA-Guide.pdf
Planning for Success: Privacy Impact Assessment Guide

May 19 2015

Topic: Access | Information Management | Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Best-Practices-for-Protecting-Individual-Privacy-in-Conducting-Survey-Research.pdf
Best Practices for Protecting Individual Privacy in Conducting Survey Research

Apr 07 2015

Topic: Information Management | Privacy Type: Best Practices | Papers | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/guidance_body-worn-cameras-e.pdf
Guidance for the Use of Body-Worn Cameras by Law Enforcement Authorities

Feb 18 2015

Topic: Access | Law Enforcement/policing | Privacy Type: Best Practices | Papers | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/Detect_Deter.pdf
Detecting and Deterring Unauthorized Access to Personal Health Information

Jan 28 2015

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Best Practices | Papers | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/pbd-facial-recognition-biometric.pdf
Facial Recognition with Biometric Encryption in Match-on-Card Architecture for Gaming and Other Computer Applications (Feasibility Study)

Jun 30 2014

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pbd-fault-free-software.pdf
A New Possibility for Security and Privacy by Design: Fault-Free Software

Jun 30 2014

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pbd-solutions-biometric.pdf
Privacy by Design Solutions for Biometric One-to-Many Identification Systems

Jun 20 2014

Topic: Information Management | Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pbd-de-identification_itif.pdf
Big Data and Innovation – Setting the Record Straight: De-Identification Does Work

Jun 16 2014

Topic: Information Management | Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/Privacy-Breach-e.pdf
Privacy Breach Protocol Guidelines for Government Organizations

May 01 2014

Topic: Privacy Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pbd-byod.pdf
Bring Your Own Device: Is Your Organization Ready?

Dec 11 2013

Topic: Access | Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Best Practices | Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/2013-20-21-PCLOB.pdf
Leading the Way – Positive-Sum Solutions to Protecting Privacy, Civil Liberties and Security Submission to the U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board by the Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ontario, Canada

Oct 22 2013

Topic: Privacy Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/pbd-primer.pdf
Privacy by Design

Sep 01 2013

Topic: Privacy
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pbd-de-identification_developments.pdf
Looking Forward: De-identification Developments – New Tools, New Challenges

May 07 2013

Topic: Information Management | Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/pbd-circlesoftrust.pdf
Encryption by Default and Circles of Trust: Strategies to Secure Personal Information in High-Availability Environments

Dec 14 2012

Topic: Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/dispelling-myths-under-phipa.pdf
Dispelling the Myths Under the Personal Health Information Protection Act

Sep 28 2012

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Best Practices | Papers | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/fact-18-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #18 – Secure Transfer of Personal Health Information

Aug 01 2012

Topic: Health | Information Management | Privacy | Technology And Security
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/id-theft-e.pdf
Identity Theft: A Crime of Opportunity

Jul 17 2012

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Brochures
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/pbd-ehr-e_1.pdf
Embedding Privacy into the Design of EHRs to Enable Multiple Functionalities – Win/Win

Mar 02 2012

Topic: Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/PbDReport.pdf
Privacy by Design: Strong Privacy Protection – Now, and Well into the Future

Nov 01 2011

Topic: Privacy Type: Reports
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Privacy-by-Design-Lesson.pdf
Privacy by Design Lesson

Oct 20 2011

Topic: Privacy Type: Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/Grade_11-12_Resource_Guide.pdf
What Students Need to Know – Grade 11 & 12 Teacher’s Guide

Sep 27 2011

Topic: Privacy | Youth Type: Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/cheo-mobile_device_research.pdf
Safeguarding Personal Health Information When Using Mobile Devices for Research Purposes

Sep 13 2011

Topic: Health | Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/anonymization.pdf
Dispelling the Myths Surrounding De-identification: Anonymization Remains a Strong Tool for Protecting Privacy

Jun 16 2011

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/AVAwhite6.pdf
White Paper: Anonymous Video Analytics (AVA) technology and privacy

Apr 30 2011

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/Hospital FAQ-e.pdf
Freedom of Information at Ontario Hospitals: Frequently Asked Questions

Apr 20 2011

Topic: Access | Health Type: Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/guide hospitals-e.pdf
Applying PHIPA and FIPPA to Personal Health Information: Guide for Hospitals

Apr 20 2011

Topic: Access | Access Request Process | Health | Legislation Type: Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/fact-17-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #17 – Applying PHIPA and FIPPA/MFIPPA to Personal Health Information

Apr 19 2011

Topic: Access | Access Request Process | Health | Privacy Type: Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/2011-01-27-dept-of-commerce-submission.pdf
Response to the Department of Commerce Internet Policy Task Force

Jan 27 2011

Type: Reports
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/ftc-submission.pdf
Submission of the Information & Privacy Commissioner, Ontario, Canada – Response to the FTC Framework for Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change

Jan 21 2011

Topic: Technology And Security Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/Grade_10_web-e.pdf
What Students Need to Know – Grade 10 Teacher’s Guide

Dec 06 2010

Topic: Access | Privacy | Youth Type: Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/pbd-olg-facial-recog.pdf
Privacy-Protective Facial Recognition: Biometric Encryption Proof of Concept

Nov 12 2010

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/2010-10-18-Submission-to-the-Standing-Committee-on-Social-Pollicy-on-Bill-101-Narcotics-Safety-and-Awareness-Act-2010.pdf
Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on Bill 101, Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010

Oct 18 2010

Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/FPT_Whitehorse_-_Resolution_Final_EN_1.pdf
Open Government — Resolution of Canada’s Access to Information and Privacy Commissioners — Whitehorse, Yukon

Sep 01 2010

Topic: Open Government Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/2010-08-09-Letter_to_Mike_Lazaridis_&_Jim Balsillie_RIM-Access_to_security_systems.pdf
Letter to RIM regarding BlackBerry users’ encrypted data

Aug 18 2010

Topic: Technology And Security Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/fact-16-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #16 – Health-Care Requirement for Strong Encryption

Jul 16 2010

Topic: Health | Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Educational Material | Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/accessbydesign_7fundamentalprinciples.pdf
Access by Design: The 7 Fundamental Principles

May 10 2010

Topic: Access Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Privacy-Risk-Management-Building-privacy-protection-into-a-Risk-Management-Framework-to-ensure-that-privacy-risks-are-managed.pdf
Privacy Risk Management: Building privacy protection into a Risk Management Framework to ensure that privacy risks are managed, by default

Apr 28 2010

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/MANUAL-FOR-THE-REVIEW-AND-APPROVAL-OF-PRESCRIBED-PERSONS-AND-PRESCRIBED-ENTITIES.pdf
Manual For The Review and Approval Of Prescribed Persons And Prescribed Entities

Apr 21 2010

Topic: Health Type: Best Practices
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ont-health-assess.pdf
Ontario Health Study Assessment Centres: A case study for Privacy by Design

Apr 14 2010

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/pbd-positive-sum-paradigm.pdf
A Positive-Sum Paradigm in Action in the Health Sector

Mar 30 2010

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/bio-encrypt-chp.pdf
Biometric Encryption Chapter from the Encyclopedia of Biometrics

Dec 24 2009

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/naid.pdf
Get rid of it Securely to keep it Private – Best Practices for the Secure Destruction of Personal Health Information

Oct 29 2009

Topic: Access | Information Management | Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/7foundationalprinciples.pdf
Privacy by Design: The 7 Foundational Principles

Aug 20 2009

Topic: Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/untraceable-be.pdf
The Relevance of Untraceable Biometrics and Biometric Encryption: A Discussion of Biometrics for Authentication Purposes

Jul 15 2009

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/phipa-toolforphysicians.pdf
Personal Health Information: A Practical Tool for Physicians Transitioning from Paper-Based Records to Electronic Health Records

May 21 2009

Topic: Health | Information Management | Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/priv-gov-2.0.pdf
Privacy and Government 2.0: The Implications of an Open World

May 01 2009

Topic: Open Government | Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/youthonline.pdf
Online Privacy: Make Youth Awareness and Education a Priority

Mar 25 2009

Topic: Privacy | Youth Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/Fact-Sheet-15-Obtaining-Personal-Health-Information.pdf
Fact Sheet #15 – Obtaining Personal Health Information About a Deceased Relative

Dec 31 2008

Topic: Access | Access Request Process | Health Type: Educational Material | Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/2008-10-20-Bill-85.pdf
Submission from the Information & Privacy Commissioner/Ontario on Bill 85, An Act to permit the issuance of photo cards to residents of Ontario and to make complementary amendments to the Highway Traffic Act

Oct 20 2008
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/PHIPA-recommendations.pdf
Recommendations for Amendments to the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004

Aug 28 2008
/images/ResourcesIPSI Abstract--GeorgeTomko2.pdf
How to Preserve Freedom and Liberty: Design Intelligent Agents to be Smart and Respectful of Privacy

Aug 11 2008

Topic: Privacy | Surveillance Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/Your-Rights-under-Ontario’s-Freedom-of-Information-Laws-2.pdf
Your Rights under Ontario’s Freedom of Information Laws

Jul 24 2008

Topic: Access | Access Request Process | Legislation Type: Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/2008-02-15-FTC.pdf
IPC letter to FTC regarding proposed self-regulatory principles for online behavioural advertising

Feb 15 2008

Topic: Technology And Security Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/rfid-HealthCare.pdf
RFID and Privacy: Guidance for Health-Care Providers

Jan 23 2008

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/facebook-refcheck-e.pdf
Reference Check: Is Your Boss Watching? The New World of Social Media: Privacy and Your Facebook Profile

Oct 24 2007

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-2007_10_10_LawfulAccess.pdf
2007 Lawful Access Consultations

Oct 10 2007

Topic: Law Enforcement/policing Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/safeguarding-privacy-on-mobile-devices-e.pdf
Safeguarding Privacy on Mobile Devices

Jun 14 2007

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/fact-13-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #13 – Wireless Communications Technologies: Video Surveillance Systems

Jun 07 2007

Topic: Privacy | Surveillance | Technology And Security Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Checklist.pdf
Checklist for Health Information Custodians in the Event of a Planned or Unforeseen Change in Practice

May 29 2007

Topic: Health Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-abandonedrec_gdlines.pdf
Guidelines on the Treatment of Records of Personal Health Information in the Event of a Change in Practice

May 29 2007

Topic: Health | Information Management | Privacy Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-2007_05_17_senatecommitte.pdf
Submissions to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs Regarding Bill C-31 (An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Publc Service Employment Act)

May 17 2007

Topic: Law Enforcement/policing Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/fact-12-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #12 – Encrypting Personal Health Information on Mobile Devices

May 01 2007

Topic: Health | Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/bio-encryp.pdf
Biometric Encryption: A Positive-Sum Technology that Achieves Strong Authentication, Security AND Privacy

Mar 14 2007

Topic: Privacy | Surveillance Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/up-med_toolkit_bp_mediatingapp-1.pdf
Mediation Best Practices for Institutions

Jan 19 2007

Topic: Access Request Process Type: Best Practices
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/up-med_toolkit_tips.pdf
Mediation Tips for Institutions

Jan 19 2007

Topic: Access | Appeal Process Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/up-4med_toolkit_toc_6.pdf
Mediation checklist

Jan 19 2007

Topic: Appeal Process | Open Government Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-12007_01_10_passenger_protect.pdf
IPC Submissions Regarding the Proposed Federal Identity Screening Regulations and the Interrelated Passenger Protect Program

Jan 15 2007

Topic: Law Enforcement/policing Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/ipc-bc-breach-e.pdf
Breach Notification Assessment Tool

Dec 11 2006

Topic: Information Management | Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/rfid-guides&tips.pdf
Privacy Guidelines for RFID Information Systems (RFID Privacy Guidelines)

Jun 19 2006

Topic: Information Management | Privacy Type: Papers | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/hprivbreach-e.pdf
What to do When Faced With a Privacy Breach: Guidelines for the Health Sector

Jun 03 2006

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Papers | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-drm_letter.pdf
Copyright reform must preserve privacy rights, Commissioner advises federal ministers

May 12 2006

Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Practice-Direction-1-Providing-records-to-the-IPC-during-an-appeal.pdf
Practice Direction #1 – Providing records to the IPC during an appeal

Apr 06 2006
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Practice-Direction-10-Appeal-fees.pdf
Practice Direction #10 – Appeal fees

Apr 06 2006

Topic: Access | Appeal Process Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-pd_03_e.pdf
Practice Direction #3 – Guidelines for individuals whose personal information is at issue in an appeal

Apr 06 2006

Topic: Appeal Process Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/pd-02-e.pdf
Practice Direction #2 – Participating in a written FIPPA or MFIPPA inquiry

Apr 06 2006

Topic: Access | Privacy Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/access-info-e.pdf
Access to Information under Ontario’s Information and Privacy Acts

Apr 01 2006

Topic: Access | Legislation Type: Brochures
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/fact-11-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #11- Health Information Custodians Working for Non-Health Information Custodians

Feb 01 2006

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/fact-10-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #10 – Secure Destruction of Personal Information

Dec 04 2005

Topic: Information Management | Privacy Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/up-num_1_1.pdf
Drafting a Letter Responding to a Request for Information

Nov 04 2005

Topic: Access | Open Government Type: Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/phipa_pia-e.pdf
Privacy Impact Assessment Guidelines for the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act

Oct 16 2005

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-phipa_corrfrm_e.pdf
Request to Correct Personal Health Information (PHIPA)

Oct 03 2005

Topic: Health Type: Forms
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/fact-09-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #09 – Long-term Care Homes: Consent and Access under the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004

Oct 01 2005

Topic: Access | Health
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-1grade_5.pdf
What Students Need to Know – Grade 5 Teacher’s Guide

Sep 01 2005

Topic: Privacy | Youth Type: Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-bill_123.pdf
Submission to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills – Bill 123: Transparency in Public Matters Act, 2004

Sep 01 2005

Topic: Legislation Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/auth-appeal-e-frm.pdf
Authorization to Act as an Agent for Appeal (FIPPA/MFIPPA)

Jul 11 2005

Topic: Appeal Process | Legislation Type: Forms
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/auth-phipa-e-frm.pdf
Authorization to Act as an Agent For A Complaint under the Personal Health Information Protection Act

Jul 11 2005

Topic: Health | Legislation | Privacy Type: Forms
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/fact-08-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #08 – Lock-box Fact Sheet

Jul 01 2005

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/fact-07-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #07 – Disclosure of Information Permitted in Emergency or other Urgent Circumstances

Jul 01 2005

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-BrochOffice.pdf
Your Health Information and Your Privacy in Our Office (Brochure)

Jun 16 2005

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-PosterOffice.pdf
Your Health Information and Your Privacy in Our Office (Poster)

Jun 16 2005

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-BrochHospital.pdf
Your Health Information and Your Privacy in Our Hospital (Brochure)

Jun 16 2005

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-PosterHospital.pdf
Your Health Information and Your Privacy in Our Hospital (Poster)

Jun 16 2005

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-1BrochFacility.pdf
Your Health Information and Your Privacy in Our Facility (Brochure)

Jun 16 2005

Topic: Health Type: Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-PosterFacility.pdf
Your Health Information and Your Privacy in Our Facility (Poster)

Jun 16 2005

Topic: Health | Privacy
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/submission-to-the-standing-committee-on-social-policy-on-bill-183-the-adoption-information-disclosure-act-2005.pdf
Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on Bill 183: The Adoption Information Disclosure Act, 2005

May 16 2005

Topic: Legislation Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/fact-06-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #06 – Reporting Requests under PHIPA

Apr 01 2005

Topic: Health Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/fact-05-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #05 – Consent and Form 14

Apr 01 2005

Topic: Health Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/fact-04-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #04 – Fundraising under PHIPA

Apr 01 2005

Topic: Health Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/fact-03-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #03 – Ontario Regional Poison Information Centres and the ‘Circle of Care’

Mar 01 2005

Topic: Health Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2005/01/fact-02-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #02 – Your health information – Your access and correction rights

Jan 01 2005

Topic: Access | Health Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/fact-01-e.pdf
Fact Sheet #01 – Safeguarding Personal Health Information

Jan 01 2005

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Fact Sheets
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-phipa_accfrm_e.pdf
Request to Access Personal Health Information (PHIPA)

Jan 01 2005

Topic: Access | Access Request Process | Health Type: Forms
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/acc&corr-e.pdf
Access and Correction Complaints – Personal Health Information Protection Act

Dec 16 2004

Topic: Access | Health Type: Brochures | Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-120604.pdf
Privacy Review: Video Surveillance Program in Peterborough

Dec 06 2004

Topic: Surveillance Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/cud-e_1.pdf
Collection, Use, Disclosure and Other Complaints – Personal Health Information Protection Act

Dec 01 2004

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Brochures | Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/hguide-e.pdf
A Guide to the Personal Health Information Protection Act

Dec 01 2004

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2004/10/code.pdf
Code of Procedure for appeals under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Oct 14 2004

Topic: Appeal Process | Privacy Type: Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/up-pd_01_e-records-for-appeal.pdf
Providing Records to the IPC during an Appeal

Oct 01 2004

Topic: Appeal Process Type: Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/phipa-e.pdf
The Personal Health Information Protection Act and Your Privacy

Oct 01 2004

Topic: Health | Privacy Type: Brochures
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-flyer11ew.pdf
Grade 11/12 Brochure – What Students Need to Know About Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Sep 01 2004

Topic: Legislation | Youth Type: Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-grade11e.pdf
What Students Need to Know – A Resource for Grade 11/12 Teachers

Sep 01 2004

Topic: Legislation | Privacy | Youth Type: Educational Material
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-Heisy.pdf
Submission made to the Toronto Police Services Board regarding the Board’s policy for the destruction of adult fingerprint, photograph and criminal history records

Aug 04 2004
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/appfrm-e-online.pdf
Appeal Form (FIPPA/MFIPPA)

Jul 19 2004

Topic: Appeal Process Type: Forms
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-booking.pdf
Ask an Expert Booking Form

Jul 01 2004

Type: Forms
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-med_bp.pdf
Best Practices for Institutions in Mediating Appeals under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Mar 01 2004

Topic: Appeal Process Type: Best Practices | Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/cmpfrm-e.pdf
Privacy Complaint Form (FIPPA/MFIPPA)

Feb 16 2004

Topic: Privacy Type: Forms
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fees.pdf
Fees, Fee Estimates and Fee Waivers

Oct 01 2003

Topic: Access Request Process Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Practices-No.-15-Clarifying-Access-Requests.pdf
IPC Practices No. 15 – Clarifying Access Requests

Sep 24 2003

Topic: Access | Access Request Process Type: Best Practices
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/num-14.pdf
IPC Practices No. 14 – The Indirect Collection of Personal Information

Sep 24 2003

Topic: Access | Personal Information Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/indexrec-e.pdf
Index of Records (FIPPA/MFIPPA)

Sep 24 2003

Topic: Access Type: Forms
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-num_9.pdf
IPC Practices No. 9 – Responding to Requests for Personal Information

Sep 24 2003

Topic: Access | Access Request Process | Privacy Type: Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Practices-No.-26-Safe-and-Secure-Disposal-Procedures-for-Municipal-Institutions.pdf
IPC Practices No. 26: Safe and Secure Disposal Procedures for Municipal Institutions

Aug 13 2003

Topic: Information Management | Privacy Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-1request.pdf
Request Form (FIPPA/MFIPPA)

Aug 07 2003

Topic: Access Request Process Type: Forms
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2003/07/educate-e.pdf
A Guide to Ontario Legislation Covering the Release of Students’ Personal Information

Jul 01 2003

Topic: Legislation | Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/bip-e.pdf
Business Improvement Project: How to Assist in Increasing Compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Apr 01 2003

Topic: Access | Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/bp-sch-e.pdf
Posting Information on Websites: Best Practices for Schools and School Boards

Mar 01 2003

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fax-gd-e.pdf
Guidelines on Facsimile Transmission Security

Jan 22 2003
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/auth-priv-comp-e-frm.pdf
Authorization to Act as an Agent for Privacy Complaint (FIPPA/MFIPPA)

Dec 30 2002

Topic: Privacy Type: Forms
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-121602_let.pdf
A letter from Commissioner Ann Cavoukian to Premier Ernie Eves regarding the failure of the Ontario Government to introduce the Privacy of Personal Information Act, 2002.

Dec 16 2002
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-111202_let.pdf
Information and Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian and six of her provincial and territorial colleagues sent the following letter to the Honourable Elinor Caplan, Minister of Revenue

Nov 12 2002

Topic: Privacy Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-042202.pdf
Privacy Review: Chatham-Kent IT Transition Pilot Project

Apr 22 2002

Topic: Privacy Type: Reports
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-backg_02.pdf
Backgrounder for Senior Managers and Information and Privacy Co-ordinators: Raising the profile of Access and Privacy

Dec 01 2001

Topic: Access | Open Government | Privacy Type: Papers | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/pdt.pdf
Privacy Diagnostic Tool (PDT) Workbook

Aug 01 2001

Topic: Information Management | Privacy Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/wrkout-e.pdf
Guidelines for Protecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information When Working Outside the Office

Jul 01 2001

Topic: Information Management | Privacy Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/bpon-e.pdf
Best Practices for Online Privacy Protection

Jun 01 2001

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-1info0501.pdf
A submission in response to the federal Access to Information Review Task Force’s consultation paper.

May 01 2001

Topic: Access Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/a-letter-from-commissioner-ann-cavoukian-to-david-tsubouchi.pdf
A letter from Commissioner Ann Cavoukian to David Tsubouchi, Chair of Management Board of Cabinet, summarizing the IPC’s position on smart cards

Apr 05 2001
Caplan urged to help protect privacy of personal mail

Apr 05 2001

Topic: Privacy
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-phipa_01.pdf
Submission to the Standing Committee on General Government: Bill 159, Personal Health Information Privacy Act, 2000

Feb 01 2001

Topic: Health
Letter to the Honourable Sheila Finestone on the Privacy Rights Charter, Bill S-27

Jan 24 2001

Topic: Privacy
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/tokyo-00.pdf
Balancing Access and Privacy: How Publicly Available Personal Information is Handled in Ontario, Canada

Oct 01 2000

Topic: Access | Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/appeal_process-e.pdf
The Appeal Process and Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner

Sep 01 2000

Topic: Appeal Process
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/police-e.pdf
Making an Access Request to a Police Service

Sep 01 2000

Topic: Access
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/provincial guide-e.pdf
Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: A Mini Guide

Mar 01 2000

Topic: Access | Legislation | Privacy
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/pri-biom.pdf
Privacy and Biometrics

Sep 01 1999

Topic: Privacy | Technology And Security Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/background-01.pdf
Backgrounder for Senior Managers on the Role of Freedom of Information and Privacy Co-ordinators relating to Access to Information

Sep 01 1999

Topic: Access | Access Request Process | Open Government | Privacy Type: Papers
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-bill_c_54.pdf
Submission to the Standing Committee on Industry: Bill C-54, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

Feb 01 1999

Topic: Privacy
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-flyer_w.pdf
Grade 5 Brochure – What Students Need to Know About Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Jan 01 1999

Topic: Access | Privacy | Youth
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/num-18.pdf
IPC Practices No. 18 – How to Protect Personal Information in the Custody of a Third Party

Sep 01 1998

Topic: Personal Information Type: Best Practices
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-num_5.pdf
IPC Practices No. 5 – Third Party Information at the Request Stage

Sep 01 1998

Topic: Access Request Process | Appeal Process Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-num_7.pdf
IPC Practices No. 7 – The Collection and Use of the Social Insurance Number

Sep 01 1998

Topic: Information Management | Privacy Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-num_16.pdf
IPC Practices No. 16 – Maintaining the Confidentiality of Requesters and Privacy Complainants

Sep 01 1998

Topic: Access Request Process | Privacy Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-num_22.pdf
IPC Practices No. 22 – Routine Disclosure/Active Dissemination (RD/AD) of Government Information

Sep 01 1998

Topic: Access | Information Management | Open Government Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/num-25.pdf
IPC Practices No. 25 – You and Your Personal Information at the Ministry of Transportation

Sep 01 1998

Topic: Information Management | Privacy Type: Best Practices | Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/municipal guide-e.pdf
Ontario’s Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: A Mini Guide

Jun 01 1998

Topic: Access | Legislation | Privacy
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/up-042198.pdf
Submission to Industry Canada’s Electronic Commerce Task Force. A Cryptography Policy Framework for Electronic Commerce: Building Canada’s Information Economy and Society

Apr 21 1998

Topic: Information Management Type: Submissions
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/model-ag.pdf
A Model Access and Privacy Agreement

Aug 01 1997

Topic: Access | Privacy Type: Best Practices
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/Resources/success.pdf
Enhancing Access to Information: RD/AD Success Stories

Apr 01 1996

Topic: Access | Open Government Type: Best Practices
Suggested Changes to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: Submission to The Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly.

Jan 01 1994

Topic: Legislation
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/indirect-collection-guideline-appendix-b.doc
Indirect Collection Guideline Appendix B

Apr 02 1993

Topic: Personal Information Type: Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/indirect-collection-guidelines-appendix-a.doc
Indirect Collection Guidelines Appendix A

Apr 02 1993

Topic: Personal Information Type: Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/indirect-collection-guidelines-municipal.doc
Indirect Collection Guidelines – Municipal

Apr 02 1993

Topic: Personal Information Type: Professional Guidelines
https://www.ipc.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/indirect-collection-guidelines-provincial.doc
Indirect Collection Guidelines – Provincial

Apr 02 1993

Topic: Personal Information Type: Professional Guidelines
Report on the Disclosure of Information in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on April 18, 1991 by the former Minister of Health Evelyn Gigantes, M.P.P.

Jun 20 1991

Topic: Health Type: Submissions
Suggested Changes to The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, as amended report for the Standing Committee on The Legislative Assembly

Jan 01 1991

Topic: Legislation Type: Submissions
HIV/AIDS: A Need For Privacy

Oct 01 1990
HIV/AIDS in the Workplace

Dec 01 1989