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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

Code of Procedure for Appeals Under FIPPA and MFIPPA

Code of Procedure for Appeals Under FIPPA and MFIPPA … The updated Code of Procedure for appeals under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act took effect on September 9, 2024. The IPC has also updated its …

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- Published on September 9, 2024

IPC launches new expedited process

IPC launches new expedited process … The IPC has launched a new expedited process to resolve certain access appeals and complaints more quickly, so parties can get to resolution sooner. The expedited process applies to certain types of access to information appeals under the Freedom of Information …

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- Published on July 9, 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

Frequently Asked Questions: Health Cards and Health Numbers

Frequently Asked Questions: Health Cards and Health Numbers … Our frequently asked questions on health cards and health numbers clarify who may collect, use or disclose health numbers for health care purposes, as well as the use of health cards as a proof of identity. Originally published November …

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- Published on October 1, 2021

Privacy and security considerations for virtual health care visits

Privacy and security considerations for virtual health care visits … Privacy and security considerations for virtual health care visits …

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- Published on February 25, 2021

IPC protocol for appeals involving solicitor-client privilege claims where the institution does not provide the records at issue to the IPC

IPC protocol for appeals involving solicitor-client privilege claims where the institution does not provide the records at issue to the IPC … IPC protocol for appeals involving solicitor-client privilege claims where the institution does not provide the records at issue to the …

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- Published on June 30, 2020

Reporting a Privacy Breach to the IPC: Guidelines for the Health Sector

Reporting a Privacy Breach to the IPC: Guidelines for the Health Sector … Reporting a Privacy Breach to the IPC: Guidelines for the Health Sector …

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- Published on September 17, 2019

Privacy Breaches: Guidelines for Public Sector Organizations

Privacy Breaches: Guidelines for Public Sector Organizations … Privacy Breaches: Guidelines for Public Sector Organizations …

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- Published on September 5, 2019

[REPEALED] Practice Direction #9 - Constitutional questions

[REPEALED] Practice Direction #9 - Constitutional questions … [REPEALED] Practice Direction #9 - Constitutional questions …

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- Published on August 21, 2019

Annual Reporting of Privacy Breach Statistics to the Commissioner - Requirements for the Health Sector

Annual Reporting of Privacy Breach Statistics to the Commissioner - Requirements for the Health Sector … Annual Reporting of Privacy Breach Statistics to the Commissioner - Requirements for the Health …

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- Published on November 10, 2017

Fact Sheet: Reasonable Search

Fact Sheet: Reasonable Search … This fact sheet answers some frequently asked questions about reasonable searches for records. … Fact Sheet: Reasonable …

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- Published on April 11, 2017

Fact Sheet: Video Surveillance

Fact Sheet: Video Surveillance … This fact sheet highlights the important factors an institution must consider before implementing a video surveillance system. … Fact Sheet: Video …

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- Published on November 9, 2016

Improving Access and Privacy with Records and Information Management

Improving Access and Privacy with Records and Information Management … This guidance is designed to help institutions implement better record and information management practices and enhance the public’s ability to access information. … Improving Access and Privacy with Records and Information …

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- Published on November 3, 2016

Fact Sheet: What is Personal Information?

Fact Sheet: What is Personal Information? … This fact sheet explains the meaning of the term “personal information,” and answers frequently asked questions. … Fact Sheet: What is Personal …

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- Published on October 20, 2016

Thinking About Clouds? Privacy, security and compliance considerations for Ontario public sector institutions

Thinking About Clouds? Privacy, security and compliance considerations for Ontario public sector institutions … The IPC has prepared this new guidance document, Thinking About Clouds? Privacy, security and compliance considerations for Ontario public sector institutions, to help institutions …

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- Published on February 20, 2016

Yes, You Can. Dispelling the Myths About Sharing Information with Children’s Aid Societies

Yes, You Can. Dispelling the Myths About Sharing Information with Children’s Aid Societies … 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 …

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- Published on January 20, 2016

Guidelines for the Use of Video Surveillance

Guidelines for the Use of Video Surveillance … Many institutions turn to video surveillance to help them fulfil their obligations to protect the safety of individuals and the security of their equipment and property. Video footage captured by cameras is regularly used to assist in the …

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- Published on October 6, 2015

Transparency, Privacy and the Internet: Municipal Balancing Acts

Transparency, Privacy and the Internet: Municipal Balancing Acts … Municipalities are turning to the Internet as a means of making information public in an effort to improve accessibility, transparency and accountability. This may include publishing records directly to their website or including …

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- Published on August 4, 2015

Planning for Success: Privacy Impact Assessment Guide

Planning for Success: Privacy Impact Assessment Guide … Ontario public sector institutions must meet high standards of care and trust whenever collecting, using and disclosing personal and other sensitive information. Any public institution considering new information technologies, systems, and …

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- Published on May 19, 2015