News Releases

Information and Privacy Commissioner Withdraws Legal Action Against Toronto Police

New Police Procedure Prevents Attempted Suicide-Related Information From Being Shared with US Border Officials, Satisfying Commissioner’s Concerns TORONTO, ON (July 12, 2016) – The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC), the Toronto Police Service (TPS) and the Toronto Police Services Board have...

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Law Enforcement/Policing

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- Published on Jul 12, 2016

Information and Privacy Commissioner Calls for Modernization of Access and Privacy Legislation

TORONTO, ON (June 28, 2016) – In his 2015 Annual Report, Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Brian Beamish is calling on the government to update the province’s access and privacy laws to ensure Ontarians’ rights are better protected. A comprehensive, public review of the acts will ensure...

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Legislation

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- Published on Jun 28, 2016

Information and Privacy Commissioner Cautions Against Using Personal Email and Instant Messaging When Doing Public Business

TORONTO, ON (June 7, 2016) – Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner, Brian Beamish, is calling on the leaders of all public institutions to educate staff and enact policies to strictly control the use of personal email and messaging tools, such as BlackBerry Messenger, to conduct business...

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Information Management

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- Published on Jun 7, 2016

Access and privacy regulators call on governments to respect rights in information sharing initiatives

Canada’s Information and Privacy Commissioners and Ombudspersons have called on all levels of government to protect and promote privacy and access to information rights when embarking on information sharing initiatives aimed at improving government services. In the resolution below, privacy and...

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- Published on Jan 25, 2016

Information Commissioners call on governments to create a duty to document

January 25, 2016 – Canada’s Information Commissioners have called on their respective governments to create a legislated duty requiring public entities to document matters related to their deliberations, actions and decisions. In the resolution below, information commissioners express concerns about...

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- Published on Jan 25, 2016

Yes, You Can Share Information to Protect a Child

TORONTO, ON (January 20, 2016) – Common misunderstandings about privacy are frequently cited as reasons for not sharing information with a children’s aid society (CAS) about a child who may be at risk. In fact, Ontario law permits professionals working with children to share this information. To...

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Legislation

Law Enforcement/Policing

Youth

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- Published on Jan 20, 2016

Commissioner Calls for Greater Transparency In Government Procurement Records

TORONTO, September 25, 2015 – Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Brian Beamish, is calling on all levels of the public sector to proactively publish contracting information so that the public may scrutinize the spending of government funds. By openly disclosing information about the...

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Open Government

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- Published on Sep 25, 2015

Commissioner Charts a Course for the Future of Access and Privacy in Ontario

Toronto, May 26, 2015 – Ontarians expect their governments and broader public sector organizations to embrace new technologies for the effective and efficient delivery of programs and services. These technologies can be implemented in a way that will increase transparency, protect personal...

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Open Government

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- Published on May 26, 2015

Statement on the Sale of Hydro One

Ontario’s Independent Officers of the Legislative Assembly are calling on the provincial government to reverse plans in the Budget Bill that they believe will significantly reduce important oversight powers.

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Open Government

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- Published on May 14, 2015

Information and Privacy Commissioners' Letter to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security

The IPC along with its provincial and territorial colleagues across Canada today issued a letter to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security addressing their deep concerns about Bill C-51. The letter outlines how the proposed legislation would challenge Canadians’ fundamental...

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