Our goal is to advance Ontarians’ privacy and access rights by working with public institutions to develop bedrock principles and comprehensive governance frameworks for the responsible and accountable deployment of digital technologies.
Commissioner Kosseim spoke at the Standing Committee on Justice Policy’s public hearings on Bill 194, the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, to discuss the IPC’s recommendations on enhancing cyber security, AI guardrails, and privacy protections for children, youth, and the public sector.
This interpretation bulletin outlines the factors for determining how to apply the exclusion for records that relate to an ongoing prosecution, under section 65(5.2) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 52(2.1) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
This interpretation bulletin discusses the threat to safety or health exemption, as set out in section 20 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 13 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). It outlines factors to consider in determining whether the threat to safety or health exemption applies.
In this special episode, we shine a light on the innovative projects submitted by Ontario’s public institutions as part of the IPC’s Transparency Challenge 2.0. Commissioner Kosseim is joined by three inspiring teams who share real-world examples of open government and transparency in action. Steve Orsini and Josh Lovell from the Council of Ontario Universities discuss their open data platform. Mike Melinyshyn and Damien Mainprize from the Town of Innisfil reveal how their technology in public spaces project fosters community engagement through icons and QR codes. Andrea Roberts from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks explains how the ministry is using creative solutions to accelerate the FOI process and make it easier for the public to access environmental property records.
This interpretation bulletin outlines the elements to consider when determining if a record falls under the published information or information available to the public exemption, as set out in section 22 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 15 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
This interpretation bulletin addresses the solicitor-client privilege exemption, as set out in section 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 12 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). This document outlines the types of records that are exempted, specifically records subject to common law solicitor-client privilege (referred to as “branch one”) and those records that fall under statutory privilege (referred to as “branch two”).
Celebrate Right to Know Week from September 23 to 29, 2024!
Right to Know Week is celebrated across Canada each year to raise awareness of the importance of access rights and open, transparent government.
From September 23 to 29, the IPC will be sharing a variety of resources about freedom of information, how public institutions can make information more accessible, and how citizens can exercise their right to know!
Canadians can join the conversation about access rights during Right to Know Week by following the #RTK2024 hashtag on Twitter.
