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New Podcast from the Ontario Privacy Commissioner
Patricia Kosseim, the Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, has just launched a new podcast: “Info Matters”.
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“Reasonable effort” to locate a record
Institutions should be aware of their obligation to undertake a “reasonable effort” to locate responsive records under s.24 of the Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act and s.17 of the Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act.
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Video: Introduction to Records Management
I highly recommend this engaging, 7-minute Introduction to Records Management video created by Lina Fontana, Records Coordinator & Privacy Officer at the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. This is a great introduction to records management for any organization, and especially for provincial and municipal institutions here in Ontario.
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Announcing the release of the FOI Assist software
I am very pleased to announce the FOI Assist software is now available for purchase on an annual subscription basis.
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Are Your Written Notices Defective?
Issuing compliant written notices can be deceptively complicated, given the multiple sources of rules and guidance that come into play. Unfortunately, as seen above, issuing a notice which fails to meet the requirements can lead to an adverse decision against the institution in an appeal before IPCO.
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The Year Gone By, and the Year Ahead
What a year! With the holidays just around the corner, I wanted to send everyone my best wishes and give you all an update on how things are progressing here at FOI Assist. Obviously this has been an unusual year for everyone, and a difficult year for many. I was fortunate to be working from…
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