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Open Government

Open Government … Open Government is based on the core belief that the public has the right to access the records and proceedings of government to enable greater openness, accountability, and engagement.  Its goals are to: improve the quality of governance and services by becoming sustainably more …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

The appeal process

The appeal process … Now that you have filed your appeal with our office , you may be wondering what comes next. This FAQ will take you through our appeal process. Is my appeal automatically accepted? We review all appeals to determine the best way to proceed. We may contact you to: get more …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Filing an appeal

Filing an appeal … You have the right to file an appeal to our office if you are dissatisfied with a decision made by a provincial or municipal government institution in response to your freedom of information request. Learn more about your access and correction rights . What is an appeal? An …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Requesting personal information

Requesting personal information … Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) ,  Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)  and Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act ( CYFSA )  give you the right to request access to, and …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Requesting general information

Requesting general information … Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ( FIPPA ) and Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ( MFIPPA ) give you the right to request access to government-held information, including information about you. You can …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Access and correction

Access and correction … Under Ontario’s access and privacy laws , you have the right to request access to your personal information or general information held by provincial and municipal government organizations, children's aid societies and other child and family service providers. You also have …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Health privacy

Health privacy … The  Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) ,  governs the collection, use and disclosure of personal health information within the health sector. The object is to keep personal health information confidential and secure, while allowing for the effective delivery of …

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- Published on May 9, 2019

Access to information

Access to information … The role of the Information and Privacy Commissioner is set out in four privacy and access laws: the  Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) ,  the  Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) ,  the  Personal Health …

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- Published on May 9, 2019

Protection of privacy

Protection of privacy … Privacy is a fundamental right for all Ontarians. Government organizations and child and family service providers that collect personal information must follow the rules set out in the  Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act  ( FIPPA ) , the  Municipal Freedom …

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- Published on May 9, 2019

Guidance for organizations

Guidance for organizations … Find information on FIPPA , MFIPPA , PHIPA and Part X of the CYFSA .  Learn about your responsibilities and how to comply with the law.  See the latest guidance for organizations Access to information Protection of privacy Health privacy Open Government IPC's …

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- Published on May 9, 2019

Protecting your privacy

Protecting your privacy … Privacy is a fundamental right for all Ontarians. Government organizations that collect personal information must follow the rules set out in the  Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act  ( FIPPA )  and the  Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of …

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- Published on May 9, 2019

Your health privacy rights

Your health privacy rights … The  Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) ,  governs the collection, use and disclosure of personal health information within the health sector. The object is to keep personal health information confidential and secure, while allowing for the effective …

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- Published on May 9, 2019

Information for individuals

Information for individuals … Learn about your access and privacy rights.  Find help with your request for records.  File an appeal. Accessing your information Protecting your privacy Your health privacy rights Access and correction Filing an appeal Frequently asked questions about the appeal …

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- Published on May 9, 2019

FAQs

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- Published on May 9, 2019

Definitions

Definitions … “capable” “ capable ” means able to understand the information that is relevant to deciding whether to consent to the collection, use or disclosure of personal information and able to appreciate the reasonably foreseeable consequences of giving, withholding or withdrawing the consent. …

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- Published on May 9, 2019

IPC’s broader role

IPC’s broader role … In addition to resolving complaints and conducting reviews, the IPC also helps to educate service providers and all Ontarians about access and privacy laws and issues. Under the CYFSA , the IPC may also: offer comments on a service provider’s information practices, at their …

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- Published on May 9, 2019