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 data-related challenges facing all of us around the world. Held in the Bailiwick of...
Commissioner Kosseim spoke at the Standing Committee on Justice Policy’s public hearings on Bill 194, the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, to discuss the IPC’s recommendations on enhancing cyber security, AI guardrails, and privacy protections for children
In this special episode, we shine a light on the innovative projects submitted by Ontario’s public institutions as part of the IPC’s Transparency Challenge 2.0. Commissioner Kosseim is joined by three inspiring teams who share real-world examples of open government and transparency in action. Steve...
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September 23, 2024, 9am - September 29, 2024, 5pm
Celebrate Right to Know Week from September 23 to 29, 2024! Right to Know Week is celebrated across Canada each year to raise awareness of the importance of access rights and open, transparent government. From September 23 to 29, the IPC will be sharing a variety of resources about freedom of
IPC submission concerning Bill 194, the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, focusing on enhancing cyber security, guardrails concerning AI system requirements, and privacy protections for children, youth, and the public sector. The submission provides
This guidance provides practical advice for public sector organizations to help them identify privacy and transparency considerations when contracting with third party service providers. It includes best practices and recommendations to support proper accountability for records and personal
Most of us take our government issued ID for granted. If we lose it, it’s a minor inconvenience. But for people experiencing homelessness, not having valid ID or a fixed address to obtain these documents is a much more serious challenge. Robert Fabes of The Ottawa Mission shares insights on the...
Patricia Kosseim, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision that the government does not need to disclose its mandate letters: "Access rights exist to ensure the public has the information it needs to...
