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The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner publishes guidance documents to promote compliance with Ontario’s access and privacy laws. New materials are posted on an ongoing basis. If you are looking for a guidance on a topic that is not listed here, please contact us.

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Title Topic Type Date
Guidance on the Use of Automated Licence Plate Recognition Systems by Police Services Best Practices , Papers , Professional Guidelines Download Read moreExpand

This publication outlines the key obligations of police under privacy legislation in their use of ALPR systems. This is an update of the guidance document originally published in 2017, and provides recommendations, including best practices, on using these systems in a privacy-protective manner.

Originally published: July 2017
Updated: December 2024
Interpretation Bulletin: Draft By-Law/Closed Meeting Interpretation Bulletins Download Read moreExpand
Interpretation Bulletin: Cabinet Records Interpretation Bulletins Download Read moreExpand
Interpretation Bulletin: Records Relating to an Ongoing Prosecution Interpretation Bulletins Download Read moreExpand

This interpretation bulletin outlines the factors for determining how to apply the exclusion for records that relate to an ongoing prosecution, under section 65(5.2) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 52(2.1) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

Interpretation Bulletin: Danger to Safety or Health Interpretation Bulletins Download Read moreExpand

This interpretation bulletin discusses the threat to safety or health exemption, as set out in section 20 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 13 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). It outlines factors to consider in determining whether the threat to safety or health exemption applies.

Interpretation Bulletin: Information Available to the Public Interpretation Bulletins Download Read moreExpand

This interpretation bulletin outlines the elements to consider when determining if a record falls under the published information or information available to the public exemption, as set out in section 22 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 15 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

Interpretation Bulletin: Solicitor-Client Privilege Interpretation Bulletins Download Read moreExpand

This interpretation bulletin addresses the solicitor-client privilege exemption, as set out in section 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 12 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). This document outlines the types of records that are exempted, specifically records subject to common law solicitor-client privilege (referred to as “branch one”) and those records that fall under statutory privilege (referred to as “branch two”). 

Code of Procedure for Appeals Under FIPPA and MFIPPA Professional Guidelines Download Read moreExpand

The updated Code of Procedure for appeals under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act took effect on September 9, 2024. The IPC has also updated its Practice Directions under the new code which also take effect on the same date. For more information, please see our Code of Procedure section.

Practice Direction #7 - Sharing of Representations Practice Directions Download Read moreExpand

In effect September 9, 2024.

Practice Direction #6 - Affidavit and Other Evidence Practice Directions Download Read moreExpand

In effect September 9, 2024.

Practice Direction #5 - Direction to Institutions When Making Representations Practice Directions Download Read moreExpand

In effect September 9, 2024.

Fact Sheet: Guidelines for Parties Whose Commercial or Business Information is at Issue in an Appeal Fact Sheets Download Read moreExpand

Formerly Practice Direction #4. Repealed as of September 9, 2024. 

Fact Sheet: Guidelines for Individuals Whose Personal Information is at Issue in an Appeal Fact Sheets Download Read moreExpand

Formerly Practice Direction #3. Repealed as of September 9, 2024. 

Practice Direction #2 - Participating in a Written FIPPA or MFIPPA Inquiry Practice Directions Download Read moreExpand

In effect September 9, 2024.

Practice Direction #1 - Providing Records to the IPC During an Appeal Practice Directions Download Read moreExpand

In effect September 9, 2024.

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