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Toronto Public Library cyberattack: A wake-up call for stronger security

Toronto Public Library cyberattack: A wake-up call for stronger security … Case of Note: File MR23-00112  Background In November 2023, the Toronto Public Library (TPL) reported a cybersecurity breach to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC). The breach, which …

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- Published on March 14, 2025

Innomar Strategies Cyberattack: Review of Security Practices and Recommendations

Innomar Strategies Cyberattack: Review of Security Practices and Recommendations … A cybersecurity attack on Innomar Strategies’ systems resulted in the exfiltration of a significant number of individuals’ personal health information. The threat actor(s) gained access to an affiliate through a …

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- Published on March 6, 2025

Future of Privacy Forum Webinar Keynote: Safer Internet Day

Future of Privacy Forum Webinar Keynote: Safer Internet Day … On Safer Internet Day, Commissioner Kosseim joined the Future of Privacy Forum’s webinar on protecting young people online, highlighting how strong security measures help safeguard their privacy, safety, and digital rights. … Future of …

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- Published on February 11, 2025

Ensuring secure disposal of health records: Out of sight is not out of mind!

Ensuring secure disposal of health records: Out of sight is not out of mind! … Case of Note:  PHIPA Decision 266 Background A complaint was brought to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) alleging that a health clinic had failed to securely dispose of records of personal health …

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- Published on February 10, 2025

Interpretation Bulletin: Law Enforcement

Interpretation Bulletin: Law Enforcement … This interpretation bulletin outlines the factors for determining whether the law enforcement exemption applies to a record as set out in section 14 of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FIPPA) and section 8 of the Municipal Freedom of …

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- Published on January 30, 2025

Lost and found: Preserving abandoned health records

Lost and found: Preserving abandoned health records … Case of Note: PHIPA Decision 221 (interim) and PHIPA Decision 230 (final) Background  The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) was contacted about a case of potentially abandoned medical records at a storage facility. The report …

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- Published on January 7, 2025

Toronto District School Board cyberattack: Recommendations for improved security

Toronto District School Board cyberattack: Recommendations for improved security … A social engineering attack at a TDSB high school led to the unauthorized access of personal information belonging to current and former students, parents and staff across several schools. The threat actor gained …

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- Published on January 6, 2025

Exploring the Potential for a Privacy Regulatory Sandbox for Ontario

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, funded by …

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- Published on December 11, 2024

Joint Investigation into LifeLabs Data Breach

Joint Investigation into LifeLabs Data Breach … The joint investigation report concerning the 2019 cyberattack on LifeLabs’ computer systems was completed in June 2020. The Ontario Court of Appeal recently dismissed LifeLabs’ bid to block public release of the report. … Joint Investigation into …

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- Published on November 25, 2024

The IPC stands up for access rights in Bill 212 submission

The IPC stands up for access rights in Bill 212 submission … Schedule 2 of Bill 212, the Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act would shield certain records related to priority highway projects from freedom of information requests. The IPC’s submission calls for the removal of sections 8(5) and …

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- Published on November 18, 2024

Interpretation Bulletin: Records Relating to an Ongoing Prosecution

Interpretation Bulletin: Records Relating to an Ongoing Prosecution … This interpretation bulletin outlines the factors for determining how to apply the exclusion for records that relate to an ongoing prosecution, under section 65(5.2) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act …

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- Published on October 17, 2024

Interpretation Bulletin: Danger to Safety or Health

Interpretation Bulletin: Danger to Safety or Health … This interpretation bulletin discusses the threat to safety or health exemption, as set out in section 20 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 13 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection …

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- Published on October 17, 2024