The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario received a privacy complaint involving the Corporation of the Village of Newbury (Newbury). The complaint was about Newbury’s installation of a video surveillance system in a park. The complainant was concerned that Newbury’s operation of the surveillance system breached the privacy of individuals under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the Act).
This report concludes that Newbury’s notice of collection is not in accordance with the Act. However, it finds that Newbury’s collection, use and disclosure of the personal information is in accordance with the Act. Further, it finds that there is a right of access to this information and that the Newbury has reasonable protection measures and proper retention periods in place.