Do you know you have the right to access government information? Do you know how to exercise that right?
Under Ontario’s access and privacy laws, you can request access to your personal information – as well as general information − held by provincial and municipal government institutions.
During Right to Know Week (September 24 − 30) we raise awareness of this right and promote freedom of information as essential to a more transparent and democratic society.
The IPC works to uphold the public’s right to know and empower the public to exercise its access and privacy rights. As part of this work, we publish a number of guides and fact sheets to help institutions and the public navigate the freedom of information process.
Contact us to find out more about your right to know and how we can help.
Guidance for the Public
Access to Information Request Form
Access to Information Appeal Form
You are Affected by a Freedom of Information Request: What You Should Know
Your Business is Affected by a Freedom of Information Request: What You Should Know
Guidance for Institutions
Open Government: Key Concepts and Benefits
Improving Access and Privacy with Records and Information Management
Open Contracting: Proactive Disclosure of Procurement Records
