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IPC Investigating PowerSchool Cyberattack

IPC Investigating PowerSchool Cyberattack … Between January 8 and 16, 2025, our office was informed by the Ontario Ministry of Education and 20 school boards about a cyberattack involving PowerSchool’s software. We are actively investigating this breach from the perspective of the ministry and the …

News Release

- Published on January 29, 2025

The IPC joins regulators from around the world at the 2024 Global Privacy Assembly

The IPC joins regulators from around the world at the 2024 Global Privacy Assembly … The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) joined data protection and privacy authorities from more than 130 countries at the 46th Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) to address universal …

News Release

- Published on November 19, 2024

Strengthening privacy protections for students: IPC launches digital privacy charter

Strengthening privacy protections for students: IPC launches digital privacy charter … Toronto, ON (October 23, 2024) – The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario has launched its Digital Privacy Charter for Ontario Schools , encouraging school administrators to strengthen …

News Release

- Published on October 23, 2024

How much will it cost to get or correct my personal information?

How much will it cost to get or correct my personal information? … It is free to see or ask for a copy of your personal information. It is also free to request a correction of your personal information. … How much will it cost to get or correct my personal …

CYFSA FAQ

- Published on October 25, 2023

How long will it take to get or correct my personal information?

How long will it take to get or correct my personal information? … Once you have made a request, service providers must get back to you with an answer in 30 days. In some cases, they can extend this time by up to an additional 90 days, but they must let you know in writing about this within 30 days …

CYFSA FAQ

- Published on October 25, 2023

What happens if I decide to make a complaint to the IPC?

What happens if I decide to make a complaint to the IPC? … Wherever possible, we resolve complaints through early resolution, mediation, or expedited processes. This is when the IPC helps you and your service provider come to an agreeable resolution. If a complaint cannot be solved this way, the …

CYFSA FAQ

- Published on October 25, 2023

Can I ask a service provider to correct personal information in my file?

Can I ask a service provider to correct personal information in my file? … If you receive, or have received, a service under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA), then, yes, you have the right to request a correction of your personal information in a record you have been given access …

CYFSA FAQ

- Published on October 25, 2023

What kind of information can I not see or get copies of?

What kind of information can I not see or get copies of? … When asking for your personal information under the CYFSA, you cannot see or get copies of your adoption records. For more information about getting adoption records, contact your service provider, visit Ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-2156. …

CYFSA FAQ

- Published on October 25, 2023