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IPC publishes joint investigation report into LifeLabs privacy breach affecting millions of Canadians

The joint investigation report concerning the 2019 cyberattack on LifeLabs’ computer systems was completed in June 2020. The Ontario Court of Appeal recently dismissed LifeLabs’ bid to block public release of the report.

News Release

- Published on Nov 25, 2024

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Commissioner’s blog: Empowering young people in the digital world

Commissioner Kosseim highlights some of the ways the IPC is championing the privacy and access rights of young people and providing supports and education to help them navigate the online world safely and responsibly.

Blog

- Published on Nov 20, 2024

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The IPC attends 2024 Global Privacy Assembly

The IPC joined data protection authorities from around the world to help shape a coordinated, global approach to data protection and privacy.

News Release

- Published on Nov 19, 2024

IPC Submission on Schedule 2 of Bill 212: Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024

The IPC provided comments to the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy about Schedule 2 of Bill 212: Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024. To protect the access to information rights of Ontarians and ensure transparency, the IPC’s submission calls for the removal...

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- Published on Nov 18, 2024

Commissioner’s remarks to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy regarding Bill 194

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...

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- Published on Nov 14, 2024

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Canadian privacy regulators pass resolution urging organizations to avoid deceptive design patterns and prioritize privacy

Privacy regulators from across Canada have issued a joint resolution calling for action on the growing use of deceptive design patterns (DDPs) that undermine privacy rights.

News Release

- Published on Nov 13, 2024

New Info Matters episode: Indigenous led innovation

This episode explores the intersection of Indigenous culture, technology, data sovereignty, and privacy. Commissioner Kosseim speaks with Jeff Ward, CEO of Animikii, about how incorporating Indigenous values and principles into the development of new technologies can empower communities.

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- Published on Oct 29, 2024

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IPC launches Digital Privacy Charter for Ontario Schools

Calling all school administrators! Join us in championing children’s privacy rights. Take the pledge today!

News Release

- Published on Oct 23, 2024

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Commissioner’s blog: The IPC hosts access and privacy authorities from across Canada

Commissioner Kosseim reflects on the recent meeting of federal, provincial, and territorial information and privacy commissioners and ombuds in Toronto.

Blog

- Published on Oct 17, 2024

Federal, provincial, territorial information and privacy commissioners and ombuds wrap up successful annual meeting

This year’s meeting, hosted by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, covered crucial topics such as AI modernization, First Nations privacy concepts, neurotechnology, and youth privacy.

News Release

- Published on Oct 10, 2024

Commissioner’s blog: An impromptu visit from Sidney B. Linden

Commissioner Kosseim writes about meeting Sidney B. Linden, Ontario’s first Information and Privacy Commissioner, and the evolution of access, privacy, and the IPC.

Blog

- Published on Sep 27, 2024

New episode! The beauty and benefits of transparency

This special episode features innovative projects submitted by Ontario’s public institutions as part of the IPC’s Transparency Challenge 2.0.

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- Published on Sep 26, 2024

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The IPC’s second Transparency Showcase is here!

The IPC’s Transparency Showcase is back with another round of exhibits promoting government transparency and open data. Visit our virtual 3D gallery and see all great submissions we received from Ontario’s public institutions showing the real and positive impacts of transparency and open data on the...

News Release

- Published on Sep 25, 2024

IPC submission on job postings rules in the Employment Standards Act, 2000

IPC submission to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development’s regulatory consultation on job postings rules in the Employment Standards Act. The submission focuses on questions regarding artificial intelligence and its role in the workplace.

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- Published on Sep 20, 2024

Commissioner’s letter to the Ministry of Health about proposed regulatory amendments under the Personal Health Information Protection Act

In her letter, Commissioner Kosseim recommends that the m inistry reconsider its proposal to better facilitate Ontarians’ easy and meaningful access to their records in the provincial Electronic Health Record. The commissioner also recommends that the m inistry carefully consider transparency and...

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- Published on Sep 9, 2024

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New podcast episode! Why mediation matters: Improving outcomes in FOI appeals.

Commissioner Kosseim speaks with Shaun Sanderson, a mediator at the IPC, about how mediation works, what parties should do to prepare, and what they can expect to get out of the process.

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- Published on Aug 30, 2024

Students sitting in a school hallway, using a laptop.

Commissioner’s blog: Safeguarding privacy as students head back to the classroom

In her latest blog, Commissioner Kosseim writes about the importance of strengthening privacy safeguards for kids as they head back to the classroom.

Blog

- Published on Aug 21, 2024

Thinking Outside the Box: Artificial Intelligence and Municipalities (Commissioner keynote)

Commissioner Kosseim’s keynote at the AMO’s annual conference on the use of AI by municipalities.

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- Published on Aug 20, 2024

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Revised Code of Procedure for appeals under FIPPA/MFIPPA: September 9, 2024

The IPC’s revised code of procedure for appeals under FIPPA and MFIPPA goes into effect on September 9, 2024. The code of procedure has been updated to improve timeliness for the processing of appeals and provide greater transparency of the IPC’s procedures when considering appeals.

Published on Aug 9, 2024

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New Commissioner’s blog: Ontario’s privacy laws are not a barrier to sharing information in situations involving intimate partner violence

Many IPV professionals feel torn between their obligation of confidentiality to their clients and the urgency to act in situations where an individual is at risk of serious harm. The Commissioner’s latest blog highlights the IPC’s recent guidance aimed at dispelling any misunderstandings...

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- Published on Jul 31, 2024