Right to Know Week 2023 A Canada-wide celebration of freedom of information and access rights! Click here to learn more. Event - Published on Sep 18, 2023
Submission for the Five-Year Review of the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 On September 11, 2023, the IPC provided a submission to the Ministry of the Solicitor General as part of the Five-Year Review of the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015. The submission includes eight recommendations on how the police record check regime can be improved to better balance the... Resource - Published on Sep 12, 2023
Notice of change to PHIPA Practice Direction #3 Beginning October 10, 2023, the IPC may publish PHIPA decisions at any stage of dispute resolution, including early resolution, investigation, and adjudication. Click to learn more. Resource - Published on Sep 6, 2023
Letter to the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding regulatory proposals under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 The IPC provided comments to the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding the regulatory proposals under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) following the ministry’s request for public input. In these comments, the IPC offers high-level comments on three proposals that relate to... Resource - Published on Sep 5, 2023
Interpretation Bulletin: Reasonable Search This interpretation bulletin addresses the requirement for institutions to conduct a reasonable search for records upon receipt of an access request made under section 24(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 17(1) of the Municipal Freedom of Information... Resource - Published on Sep 1, 2023
Interpretation Bulletin: Frivolous and Vexatious Requests This interpretation bulletin outlines factors for determining whether an access to information request is frivolous or vexatious, as set out in section 10(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 4(1)(b) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and... Resource - Published on Sep 1, 2023
IPC letter on record-keeping concerns raised in Greenbelt report IPC response to Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles’ concerns about government record keeping practices outlined in Greenbelt report Resource - Published on Aug 29, 2023
New Submission to Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services The IPC urges the Ministry to ensure that any amendments to expand collection, use or disclosure of sensitive personal information for the safety and well-being of children and youth are matched by a proportionate level of robust privacy protection. Resource - Published on Aug 28, 2023
Helping kids learn about privacy with IPC’s new lesson plans The IPC has released four new classroom-ready lesson plans to help educators teach students in grades 2 through 8 about privacy and online safety. Blog - Published on Aug 16, 2023
Helping kids learn about privacy with IPC’s new lesson plans The IPC has released four new classroom-ready lesson plans to help educators teach students in grades 2 through 8 about privacy and online safety. News Release - Published on Aug 15, 2023
Submission for the 2023 5-Year Review of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 The IPC provided comments and recommendations to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services as part of the 2023 5-Year Review of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017. Resource - Published on Jul 17, 2023
New guest blog by Professor Teresa Scassa Professor Scassa reflects on the knowledge and insights she gained during her year as the IPC’s first Scholar-In-Residence. Blog - Published on Jun 29, 2023
IPC 2022 annual report: The Vision of a Modern Effective Regulator Read our latest annual report for the commissioner’s recommendations, trends, and key statistics. News Release - Published on Jun 7, 2023
Joint statement by the IPC and the OHRC on the use of AI technologies The IPC and OHRC issue a joint statement to urge the Ontario government to develop and implement effective guardrails on the public sector’s use of AI technologies. News Release - Published on May 25, 2023
New blog: Let the sunshine in! Commissioner Kosseim shines a light on the benefits of government transparency and open data, highlighting the IPC’s Transparency Showcase. Blog - Published on May 18, 2023
The Transparency Showcase is here! The IPC is pleased to unveil its first-ever Transparency Showcase — an online 3D gallery featuring a range of projects from municipal and provincial institutions in Ontario. News Release - Published on May 11, 2023
Leadership in the Digital Enterprise podcast Commissioner Kosseim speaks with Jim Love about her role as commissioner, the meaning of leadership, current privacy issues, and earning the public’s trust. Multimedia - Published on Apr 6, 2023
IPC comments on Bill 60, Your Health Act, 2023 The IPC recommended amendments to the Chair of the Standing Committee on Social Policy, to address the privacy implications of Bill 60 and enhance transparency and privacy protections for Ontarians. Resource - Published on Mar 28, 2023
Commissioner’s keynote speech about the future of data privacy Read Commissioner Kosseim’s keynote speech at the University of Toronto about how artificial intelligence and neural technology challenge our right to privacy and in some ways, our right to be human. Multimedia - Published on Mar 10, 2023
New Blog: Privacy Day 2023: A positive diagnosis for privacy Read Commissioner Kosseim’s latest blog on the IPC’s Privacy Day event, Building Trust in Digital Health Care, in which she reflects on the panel discussion among health sector experts on promoting public trust in Ontario’s digital health care system. Blog - Published on Feb 1, 2023
