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How do I Request a Correction of my Personal Information or an Amendment of my Personal Health Information?
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP) provide individuals with a right of correction to their personal information. The Health Information Protection Act (HIPA) provides individuals with a right of amendment to their personal health information. Our office... read more
Section 45 LA FOIP/Section 56 FOIP Decisions – Responses by the Head
When the Commissioner concludes a review or investigation, he or she may have recommendations for the head of the government institution or local authority involved. Recommendations may be, for example, to release records or to address procedural deficiencies. The Commissioner outlines such recommendations in a report that is normally made public. The head of the... read more
What Does it Mean if a Proactively Reported Privacy Breach is Informally Resolved?
Public bodies or trustees can proactively report a privacy breach to the IPC when it has a reasonable basis to suspect or confirm a privacy breach has occurred. While not required by law, the IPC encourages public bodies and trustees to proactively report, to our office, if there is a suspected or confirmed privacy breach.... read more
The Last Podcast
Well, all of a sudden, my term is just about up. It will end April 30, 2025. I thought it was time to talk about my 10 plus years as the Information and Privacy Commissioner. A thank you to staff past and present. Together we accomplished a lot, and I thought it was worth talking... read more