This submission addresses the privacy implications of the proposed Bill. The goal of our recommendations is to enhance the protection of personal health information of Ontarians.
Access and privacy laws protect the privacy of Ontarians’ personal information and give individuals the right to access their own information. To help you understand the meaning of the term “personal information,” the IPC has published a new fact sheet answering some frequently asked questions. This
Municipal Guidelines on Applications to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario for Authorization of Indirect Collection by Institutions Covered Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act .
