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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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IPC Comments on Bill 194

IPC submission concerning Bill 194, the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, focusing on enhancing cyber security, guardrails concerning AI system requirements, and privacy protections for children, youth, and the public sector. 

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FPT Toronto

This year’s meeting, hosted by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, covered crucial topics such as AI modernization, First Nations privacy concepts, neurotechnology, and youth privacy.

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IPC Submission on Schedule 2 of Bill 212

The IPC provided comments to the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy about Schedule 2 of Bill 212: Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024.

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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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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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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

Nov 19, 2024

The IPC attends 2024 Global Privacy Assembly

Nov 18, 2024

IPC Submission on Schedule 2 of Bill 212: Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024

Nov 14, 2024

Commissioner’s remarks to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy regarding Bill 194

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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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