English Information Commissioner issues guidance re: monitoring workers

Amendments to the FOIP Regulations

Chief Information Officer of Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky applications from government-issued mobile devices

Ontario IPC investigates hospital breaches

Toronto Public Library breach

Federal public servants information breached

Ontario IPC issues draft digital charter for schools

Federal Commissioner posts personal information glossary

Federal Treasury Board Data Theft-OPC investigates

Spyware used by 13 federal agencies

Guidelines

March 17, 2021

MLA Consent Form & Questions and Answers

The following Consent Form enables a citizen to give consent to a Member of the Legislative Assembly to collect his/her personal information and/or personal health information from a public body. The MLA Consent Form Questions and Answers answers common questions about the form MLA Consent Form MLA Consent Form – Questions and Answers    ... read more

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March 17, 2021

Using Affidavits in a Review with the IPC

Using Affidavits in a Review with the IPC In reviews by the IPC, affidavits may be used to make a public body/trustee’s case for exemption. Affidavits may be desirable because, unlike other statements made to the Commissioner’s office, an affidavit is evidence given under oath and makes a stronger case. An affidavit is a written... read more

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March 17, 2021

Steps to Charging Fees

Steps to Charging Fees 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 for reasonable cost recovery associated with providing individuals access to records.  A reasonable fee estimate is one that is proportionate to the work required on the... read more

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March 17, 2021

Application to Disregard an Access to Information Request or Request for Correction

Application to Disregard an Access to Information Request or Request for Correction A Guide for Public Bodies and Applicants This resource will explain what a public body or applicant needs to know about disregarding applications and requests pursuant to section 45.1 of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and section 43.1... read more

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