IPC Research & Innovation Hub

Explore the results of research offering original insights and analyses on emerging issues in access and privacy.

These independent research reports, developed by leading researchers and academics, contribute valuable perspectives for professionals, researchers, and policymakers. These reports reflect the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the IPC.

By sharing these studies, the IPC is helping to advance knowledge on emerging technologies and approaches that shape the future of privacy and access to information. They’re just one of the ways the IPC is advancing its vision of being a modern and effective regulator with real-world impact.

Whether you’re looking to explore trends, deepen your knowledge on a particular issue, or just learn more about emerging technologies, this hub is your go-to resource.

Read the first report below (more coming soon!).

Featured Resources

New Report: Exploring the Potential for a Privacy Regulatory Sandbox for Ontario

Innovators, public institutions, and regulators are continually challenged by rapidly emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, and understanding how privacy laws apply to ensure compliance. This report provides valuable insights on how privacy regulatory sandboxes can be used to support the development, testing, and validation of new products or services under a regulator’s supervision before they enter the market.

Privacy Day 2025 -The power of PETs: Privacy enhancing technologies

Join Commissioner Kosseim for a panel discussion with privacy experts from the public and private sectors, academia, and law to gain a clearer understanding of what privacy enhancing technologies are and how they can be adopted to help address some of the most pressing privacy and data issues facing organizations today.

Circuits connecting in the shape of a brain.

Podcast: The Buzz About Synthetic Data

In this episode of Info Matters, current IPC Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Khaled Emam shares about how synthetic datasets are made from real patient data, and how they can be used to advance important health research while minimizing privacy risks.

Looking for more? Visit our resources section for a variety of guidance documents and information.

Disclaimer
The views reflected within these reports are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC). These reports are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for legislation or as legal advice. They do not bind the IPC, which 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.