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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

The power of PETs: Building trust through privacy enhancing technologies

The power of PETs: Building trust through privacy enhancing technologies … On January 28, 2025, the IPC had the pleasure of hosting Ontarians at a public event in celebration of Data Privacy Day. The theme was the Power of PETs: Privacy Enhancing Technologies . A recording of the event is available …

Blog

- Published on February 10, 2025

Guidance on the Use of Automated Licence Plate Recognition Systems by Police Services

Guidance on the Use of Automated Licence Plate Recognition Systems by Police Services … This publication outlines the key obligations of police under privacy legislation in their use of ALPR systems. This is an update of the guidance document originally published in 2017, and provides …

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- Published on December 16, 2024

S4-Episode 10: Lessons in health privacy: Key takeaways from 2024

S4-Episode 10: Lessons in health privacy: Key takeaways from 2024 … In this episode, Commissioner Patricia Kosseim delves into significant health privacy cases of 2024 with her colleagues from the IPC. The conversation highlights challenges, practical takeaways, and lessons learned from recent …

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- Published on December 30, 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

Coroners Act Addendum to the Manual for the Review and Approval of Prescribed Persons and Prescribed Entities

Coroners Act Addendum to the Manual for the Review and Approval of Prescribed Persons and Prescribed Entities … Coroners Act Addendum to the Manual for the Review and Approval of Prescribed Persons and Prescribed …

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- Published on June 14, 2024

Sharing Information in Situations Involving Intimate Partner Violence: Guidance for Professionals

Sharing Information in Situations Involving Intimate Partner Violence: Guidance for Professionals … Sharing Information in Situations Involving Intimate Partner Violence: Guidance for …

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- Published on May 29, 2024

Submission for Bill 149, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023, which would amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)

Submission for Bill 149, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023, which would amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) … Commissioner's speaking remarks . In this letter to Brian Riddell, Chair of the Standing Committee on Social Policy, the IPC makes recommendations in relation to proposed …

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- Published on February 12, 2024

Comments on a regulatory proposal to establish administrative monetary penalties under the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)

Comments on a regulatory proposal to establish administrative monetary penalties under the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) … Letter to the Ontario Ministry of Health describing the IPC’s support for both the maximum amounts for administrative penalties that the commissioner can …

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- Published on July 7, 2023

Comments on Schedule 2 of Bill 102, Strengthening Safety and Modernizing Justice Act, 2023

Comments on Schedule 2 of Bill 102, Strengthening Safety and Modernizing Justice Act, 2023 … This letter to Goldie Ghamari, Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice Policy, was intended to present the IPC’s privacy-related comments and recommended amendments to Schedule 2 of Bill 102, which, if …

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- Published on May 18, 2023

Comments on Schedule 1 of Bill 102, Strengthening Safety and Modernizing Justice Act, 2023

Comments on Schedule 1 of Bill 102, Strengthening Safety and Modernizing Justice Act, 2023 … This letter to Goldie Ghamari, Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice Policy, was intended to present the IPC’s privacy-related comments and recommendations on Schedule 1 of Bill 102, in relation to …

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- Published on May 18, 2023

New guidance outlines responsible information-sharing practices to help prevent intimate partner violence

New guidance outlines responsible information-sharing practices to help prevent intimate partner violence … TORONTO, ON, May 29, 2024 – Today, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) released new guidance to help professionals better understand Ontario’s privacy laws …

News Release

- Published on May 28, 2024

Submission on Bill 79, the Working for Workers Act, 2023

Submission on Bill 79, the Working for Workers Act, 2023 … This letter to Ernie Hardeman, Chair of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, recommends the Committee to withdraw Schedules 4, 6 and 7 from Bill 79 to give the Ministry additional time to clarify significant ambiguities …

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- Published on April 20, 2023

Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - My Privacy, Your Privacy (Grades 7 – 8)

Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - My Privacy, Your Privacy (Grades 7 – 8) … Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - My Privacy, Your Privacy (Grades 7 – 8) …

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- Published on April 20, 2023

Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - The Value of Privacy (Grades 6-7)

Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - The Value of Privacy (Grades 6-7) … Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - The Value of Privacy (Grades 6-7) …

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- Published on April 20, 2023

Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - Protecting Your Privacy (Grades 4-5)

Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - Protecting Your Privacy (Grades 4-5) … Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - Protecting Your Privacy (Grades 4-5) …

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- Published on April 20, 2023

Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - What is Privacy? (Grades 2-3)

Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - What is Privacy? (Grades 2-3) … Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - What is Privacy? (Grades 2-3) …

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- Published on April 20, 2023

Letter to Dr. Cameron on Inquest File Q2022-10 and Jury Recommendation #78

Letter to Dr. Cameron on Inquest File Q2022-10 and Jury Recommendation #78 … Commissioner Kosseim’s letter to Dr. Cameron, Office of the Chief Coroner, regarding the IPC’s implementation plans for jury recommendation #78 from Inquest File Q2022-10. … Letter to Dr. Cameron on Inquest File Q2022-10 …

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- Published on February 10, 2023

Letter to the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding the regulatory proposals under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019

Letter to the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding the regulatory proposals under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 … The IPC provided comments to the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding the regulatory proposals under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) …

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- Published on February 8, 2023

Commissioner Kosseim’s letter to Minister Rasheed and Minister McNaughton on the issue of employee monitoring in Ontario

Commissioner Kosseim’s letter to Minister Rasheed and Minister McNaughton on the issue of employee monitoring in Ontario … Commissioner Kosseim urges the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to work together to …

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- Published on January 25, 2023