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Reasonable Search: What FOI Requesters Can Do to Support the Search for Records

Ontarians’ right of access to information held by their government forms an essential cornerstone of both the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and its municipal counterpart , MFIPPA. These laws require institutions to conduct a reasonable search for responsive records...

Published on May 11, 2017

Bill 68 Submission to Standing Committee on Social Policy - Modernizing Ontario's Municipal Legislation Act, 2017

Commissioner Brian Beamish appeared before the Standing Committee on Social Policy today to provide the IPC’s views on Bill 68, Modernizing Ontario's Municipal Legislation Act, 2017. Bill 68 proposes to expand the open meeting exceptions of the Municipal Act and City of Toronto Act, which permit a...

Published on Apr 11, 2017

What is a Reasonable Search for Records?

What is a Reasonable Search for Records? Ontario institutions are required to conduct a reasonable search for records when they receive an access to information request. To answer some frequently asked questions about reasonable searches, we have developed a new fact sheet that explains: what a...

Published on Apr 11, 2017

Submission to the Standing Committee on Bill 89, Supporting Children, Youth and Families Act, 2017

Commissioner Brian Beamish appeared before the Standing Committee on Justice Policy today to provide the IPC’s views on Bill 89, Supporting Children, Youth and Families Act, 2017. While the IPC appreciates the Ministry of Children and Youth Services introducing legislation with a goal of enhancing...

Published on Mar 30, 2017

Your doctor is retiring? What you should know about your medical records.

The IPC is excited to announce the launch of a biweekly blog about what is trending on our public inquiries line. We hope this blog series will raise awareness and answer some of your questions about rights and obligations under Ontario’s access and privacy laws. Your doctor is retiring? What you...

Published on Mar 24, 2017

Submission to the Standing Committee on Bill 84, Medical Assistance in Dying Statute Law Amendment Act, 2017

Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Brian Beamish, provided his comments this afternoon to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs on Bill 84, the Medical Assistance in Dying Statute Law Amendment Act, 2017. The submission focuses on a single aspect of Bill 84. The bill...

Published on Mar 23, 2017

Recent IPC Decisions – March

Every month, the IPC makes decisions on access to information appeals and privacy complaints. Here is a sampling of four recent decisions: PO-3686 (University of Ottawa) – The university decided that a former employee’s request for a psychiatrist’s report about him was excluded from the scope of...

Published on Mar 20, 2017

Protecting Privacy in Open Government

The IPC strongly supports Open Government initiatives and encourages Ontario institutions to be more open and transparent, and to enhance their engagement with the public. Without appropriate measures, however, institutions could face the following risks: personal information may be published...

Published on Mar 15, 2017

IPC Coming to Thunder Bay - May 3

The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) will be hosting a special event in Thunder Bay on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, as part of the IPC’s Reaching Out to Ontario program. Commissioner Brian Beamish and other IPC executives will use this occasion to update Ontarians on the emerging access and...

Published on Mar 13, 2017

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