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The federal, provincial, and territorial information and privacy commissioners and ombuds.

Ontario IPC hosts access and privacy authorities from across Canada

Looking back, I have had the great privilege of attending at least 11 annual meetings of federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) information and privacy commissioners and ombuds, in as many different jurisdictions across this beautiful country. Every one of these meetings is seared in my memory

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- Published on Oct 17, 2024

Federal, provincial, territorial information and privacy commissioners and ombuds wrap up successful annual meeting

TORONTO, ON (October 10, 2024) – Today, federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) information and privacy commissioners and ombuds concluded two days of productive discussions on privacy and access to information issues across Canada. The annual event, hosted this year by the Information and...

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- Published on Oct 10, 2024

An impromptu visit from Sidney B. Linden, Ontario’s first Information and Privacy Commissioner

A few months ago, I was honoured to meet Ontario’s first information and privacy commissioner, Sidney B. Linden. The former commissioner was going through boxes of old materials for his memoirs when he happened upon his IPC box. In it, was a copy of the first IPC annual report among other

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- Published on Sep 27, 2024

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S4-Episode 7: The beauty and benefits of transparency: Ontario's public institutions rise to the challenge with innovative projects

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...

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- Published on Sep 26, 2024

IPC’s Transparency Showcase celebrates the beauty and benefits of government transparency

TORONTO, ON (September 25, 2024) — Today the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) unveiled its second Transparency Showcase with another inspiring display of transparency and open government in action by Ontario’s provincial and municipal institutions. The latest virtual gallery...

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- Published on Sep 25, 2024

IPC submission on job postings rules in the Employment Standards Act, 2000

The IPC provided comments to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development about a new regulation requiring employers to disclose the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in job postings. The IPC offers recommendations related to adopting a consistent definition of AI
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- Published on Sep 20, 2024

Commissioner’s letter to the Ministry of Health about proposed regulatory amendments under the Personal Health Information Protection Act

In her letter, Commissioner Kosseim recommends that the m inistry reconsider its proposal to better facilitate Ontarians’ easy and meaningful access to their records in the provincial Electronic Health Record. The commissioner also recommends that the m inistry carefully consider transparency and
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- Published on Sep 9, 2024

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S4-Episode 6: Why mediation matters: Improving outcomes in FOI appeals

Mediation is a powerful and efficient way to resolve freedom of information appeals. This episode explores the value-add of mediation and how building trust, active listening, and education can lead to win-win settlements for both parties. Commissioner Kosseim speaks with Shaun Sanderson, a mediator...

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- Published on Aug 30, 2024

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School’s out for the summer — or is it?

In the hazy, lazy, remaining days of August, the last thing parents and kids want to think about is school! As a student, I remember being in denial about it right up until Labour Day weekend. Only then would my mind suddenly turn to seeing my classmates again, meeting my new teachers, deciding
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- Published on Aug 21, 2024

Une vue plongeante sur les gratte-ciels.

Thinking Outside the Box: Artificial Intelligence and Municipalities, presented to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario by Commissioner Patricia Kosseim, August 20, 2024

Commissioner Kosseim’s keynote at the AMO Annual Conference on the use of AI by municipalities including the benefits, risks and the need for guardrails and legislation.

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- Published on Aug 20, 2024