Electronic Records and Document Management Systems: A New Tool for Enhancing the Public's Right to Access Government-Held Information? … This paper examines the role that electronic records and document management systems (ERDMSs) can play in enhancing the public's right to access information from …
Inspection Reports and Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act … A joint project of the Town of Newmarket and the IPC … Inspection Reports and Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy …
Guidelines on Facsimile Transmission Security … This updated paper sets out guidelines for government institutions to consider when developing systems and procedures to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of information transmitted by fax. … Guidelines on Facsimile Transmission …
Authorization to Act as an Agent for Privacy Complaint (FIPPA/MFIPPA) … A form to be signed by a complainant who is represented by someone other than a lawyer in a privacy complaint. … Authorization to Act as an Agent for Privacy Complaint …
Concerns and Recommendations Regarding Government Public Key Infrastructures for Citizens … Examines the potential impact of PKI on the protection of personal privacy and makes recommendations for officials establishing such systems. … Concerns and Recommendations Regarding Government Public Key …
IPC’s Back-to-School Lesson Plans: Helping kids learn about online privacy … The digital landscape has become an inseparable part of children and youth's lives, offering boundless opportunities for learning, connecting, and having fun. However, amid this abundance of technology, young people don’t …
Research Agreement (FIPPA) … A form to be used where a researcher has requested access to records that contain personal information and are in the custody or under the control of an institution subject to the provincial Act. (PDF format) … Research Agreement …
Research Agreement (MFIPPA) … A form to be used where a researcher has requested access to records that contain personal information and are in the custody or under the control of an institution subject to the municipal Act. … Research Agreement …
Processing Voluminous Requests A Best Practice for Institutions … A joint project of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario and the Information and Privacy Unit, Ministry of Natural Resources, this publication provides a selection of strategies when dealing with voluminous …
Back-to-School: Helping kids learn about privacy with IPC’s new lesson plans … The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) has released four new classroom-ready lesson plans to help educators teach students in grades two through eight about privacy rights, digital literacy, and online …
Exercising Discretion under section 38(b) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act … Provides institutions with an outline of what constitutes a valid exercise of discretion in the application of section 38(b), and some practical tips on how to properly exercise …
IPC FYI Episode 1: Decisions, decisions! … Join us as we take you through the process for searching for Decisions! This resource is an excellent way for Ontarians to learn more about their privacy and access rights. This is an especially important resource for researchers, policy makers, and data …
Working with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: A Councillor's Guide … Working with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: A Councillor's …
Privacy Diagnostic Tool (PDT) Workbook … The PDT is an instrument that uses a series of questions to give businesses a 'read' on how well they manage their customers' personal information. The PDT uses internationally recognized fair information practices as its basis. … Privacy Diagnostic Tool …
Guidelines for Protecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information When Working Outside the Office … Provides best practices and tips to assist government organizations in developing policies that address the privacy obligations of employees who are working in locations outside the …
Best Practices for Online Privacy Protection … An educative tool designed to help companies identify and implement appropriate practices for protecting the privacy of their online customers. … Best Practices for Online Privacy …
Routine Disclosure/Active Dissemination: A Best Practice in the City of Mississauga … Routine Disclosure/Active Dissemination: A Best Practice in the City of …
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 …
Your Privacy and Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner … Consumer information on the role of the IPC and privacy in Ontario. Includes answers to questions most frequently asked about personal privacy and government-held information. [Revised August 2014] … Your Privacy and Ontario's …