Info Matters Podcast

Info Matters is a podcast about people, privacy, and access to information hosted by Patricia Kosseim, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario. We dive into conversations with people from all walks of life and hear stories about the access and privacy issues that matter most to them.

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Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the IPC does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this podcast, and information from this podcast should not be used or reproduced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. None of the information, opinions and recommendations presented in this podcast bind the IPC’s Tribunal that may be called upon to independently investigate and decide upon an individual complaint or appeal based on the specific facts and unique circumstances of a given case.

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Episodes

S1-Episode 8: From FOI to front page news!

Knowing how to access information has become a basic requirement these days for most investigative journalists whose job it is to shine a light on government decisions and actions in the public interest. In this episode, we go behind the scenes to learn how a modest access to information request can...

Published on Sep 30, 2021

S1-Episode 7: First Nations data sovereignty

Data holds the keys to preserving the cultures and traditions of First Nations communities, while providing them with the insights they need to help shape their future. This episode explores how the principles of data ownership, access, control, and possession (OCAP) help promote the ethical use of...

Published on Aug 25, 2021

S1-Episode 6: Building privacy and transparency into sexual assault investigations

In Canada, it is estimated that only about 5% of sexual assaults are ever reported to police. Of those, the majority are closed without any charges being laid. In this episode, the commissioner speaks with women’s justice advocate Sunny Marriner and IPC legal counsel Stephen McCammon about an...

Published on Jul 15, 2021

S1-Episode 5: Putting patient trust at the centre of virtual health

With rapid adoption of new digital technologies, patients can now “visit” their health provider by telephone, secure messaging, and videoconferencing. It all comes down to patient choice. Dr. Duncan Rozario and Commissioner Kosseim discuss the unique privacy and security considerations of virtual...

Published on Jun 21, 2021

S1-Episode 4: Teaching kids about privacy

Parents, kids, teachers, this one’s for you! Explaining privacy in a way that kids can understand — concepts and tools you can use to start discussing this very important topic from a young age. Conversation with international privacy expert Daniel Solove with highlights from his children’s book The...

Published on Apr 30, 2021

S1-Episode 3: Demystifying the FOI Process

Access to government information is essential to a healthy democracy. It provides a window into government decision-making. It supports accountability and transparency. It fosters civic engagement. It’s your right! But if you’ve never filed a freedom of information (FOI) request before, the whole...

Published on Apr 8, 2021

S1-Episode 2: À la rencontre des Franco-Ontariens | Reaching out to Franco-Ontarians

A discussion between Commissioners Kosseim and Burke about the challenges and opportunities of reaching out to Franco-Ontarians in Ontario, including outreach and networking tips and potential future collaborations between their offices to engage this unique audience and increase awareness of their...

Published on Mar 18, 2021

S1-Episode 1: Don’t get caught! Protect yourself against phishing

In this episode, Commissioner Kosseim talks to Fred Carter, a senior policy and technology advisor with the IPC. Fred has more than 20 years of experience in the public and private sector, providing analysis and recommendations about privacy and security issues across the spectrum of privacy...

Published on Mar 4, 2021