Nunavut’s privacy commissioner investigates government’s mail practices

Alberta promises increased privacy protections

British Columbians facing longer wait times to access records from BC Government

Ontario IPC blog on AI and the public sector

England’s ICO issues Tech Horizons Report

Guidelines for use of AI by lawyers

Federal Privacy Commissioner issues report on RCMP collection of data from third parties

Ontario IPC issues guidance on police use of facial recognition and mug shots

European Parliament passes landmark AI Act on March 13

Princess Kate-attempted breach of her personal information

Guidelines

March 17, 2021

Guide to Requesting a Review from the IPC (LA FOIP)

A Guide for Applicants Guide to Requesting a Review from the IPC (LA FOIP) This guide provides assistance to individuals who are dissatisfied with a local authority’s response to their access to information request.  This guide focuses on The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP). What is a request... read more

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March 17, 2021

Guide to Requesting a Review from the IPC (FOIP)

A Guide for Applicants Guide to Requesting a Review from the IPC (FOIP) This guide provides assistance to individuals who are dissatisfied with a government institution’s response to their access to information request. This guide focuses on The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). What is a request for review? The Freedom... read more

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March 17, 2021

Fee Estimate Quick Calculation Guide

Fee Estimate – Quick Calculation Guide If a fee will be more than $100 a fee estimate is required. 1. Search Fee – Fee for time required to locate and identify responsive records Fee: 15$ per half hour IPC Guidelines: 1 minute to scan 12 pages of records 5 minutes to scan pages in one... read more

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March 17, 2021

A Guide to Submissions

A guide and templates for applicants, public bodies, and third parties to assist in preparing and writing a submission to the IPC.   A Guide to Submissions   read more

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