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Best Practices for Institutions in Mediating Appeals under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Best Practices for Institutions in Mediating Appeals under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act … A Joint Project of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and the Ministry of the …

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- Published on March 1, 2004

The Appeal Process and Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Appeal Process and Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner … Consumer information regarding appeals of a decision made to an access request under FIPPA or MFIPPA . [Revised Jan 2019] … The Appeal Process and Ontario's Information and Privacy …

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- Published on September 1, 2000

Right to Know Week 2022

Right to Know Week 2022 … Right to Know Week 2022 …

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- Published on September 6, 2022

2019 Annual Report

2019 Annual Report … 2019 Annual Report …

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- Published on March 3, 2020

Order MO-3827 – A Streetcar Named Disclosure

Order MO-3827 – A Streetcar Named Disclosure … The conversation about the compelling public interest override is ongoing for those of us who administer provincial access laws. Supporting the public’s efforts to access government information is important. It’s also vital that institutions carefully …

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- Published on October 30, 2019

Why I ordered the Government of Ontario to share its mandate letters

Why I ordered the Government of Ontario to share its mandate letters … Ontario’s freedom of information law is based on the principle that every individual has a right to access government information. This right exists to ensure the public has the information it needs to participate meaningfully …

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- Published on August 21, 2019

Right to Know Week - Exercise Your Rights

Right to Know Week - Exercise Your Rights … Do you know you have the right to access government information? Do you know how to exercise that right? Under Ontario’s access and privacy laws, you can request access to your personal information – as well as general information − held by provincial and …

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- Published on September 26, 2018

IPC Coming to Windsor – November 30

IPC Coming to Windsor – November 30 … The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) will be hosting a special event in Windsor on November 30, 2017, as part of the IPC’s Reaching Out to Ontario program. Commissioner Brian Beamish and other IPC executives will use this occasion to update Ontarians …

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- Published on November 2, 2017

What is a Reasonable Search for Records?

What is a Reasonable Search for Records? … What is a Reasonable Search for Records? Ontario institutions are required to conduct a reasonable search for records when they receive an access to information request. To answer some frequently asked questions about reasonable searches, we have developed …

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- Published on April 11, 2017

Recent IPC Decisions – March

Recent IPC Decisions – March … Every month, the IPC makes decisions on access to information appeals and privacy complaints. Here is a sampling of four recent decisions: PO-3686 (University of Ottawa) – The university decided that a former employee’s request for a psychiatrist’s report about him …

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- Published on March 20, 2017

Protecting Privacy in Open Government

Protecting Privacy in Open Government … The IPC strongly supports Open Government initiatives and encourages Ontario institutions to be more open and transparent, and to enhance their engagement with the public. Without appropriate measures, however, institutions could face the following risks: …

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- Published on March 15, 2017

IPC Webinar: Understanding Exemptions

IPC Webinar: Understanding Exemptions … Mark your calendars! On April 27, 2017, the IPC will host a webinar about exemptions under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and its municipal counterpart ( MFIPPA ). A basic principle of Ontario’s access and privacy laws is …

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- Published on February 28, 2017

Recent IPC Decisions – February

Recent IPC Decisions – February … Every month, the IPC makes decisions on access to information appeals and privacy complaints. Here is a sampling of four recent decisions: INTERIM ORDER PO-3673-I (Ministry of the Attorney General) - The requester was convicted of manslaughter in 1986 and released …

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- Published on February 10, 2017

Recent Key IPC Decisions (January)

Recent Key IPC Decisions (January) … Every month, IPC adjudicators make decisions on access to information appeals and privacy complaints. Here are four recent key decisions: MO-3376 (City of Hamilton) A city decision to  release copies of a successful proposal relating to the city’s purchase of …

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- Published on January 18, 2017