Tag: FIPPA

  • Ford Government Announces Surprise Changes to Ontario’s FOI Legislation

    Ford Government Announces Surprise Changes to Ontario’s FOI Legislation

    In a press conference held Friday afternoon, the Government of Ontario announced proposed legislative updates that could significantly affect how Freedom of Information (FOI) requests are handled.

  • The PIA Exchange is a GO

    The PIA Exchange is a GO

    Three weeks ago, I posted an invitation for Ontario public sector institutions to participate in a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Exchange — an initiative designed to help privacy professionals learn from one another by sharing real-world PIA examples. I’m happy to report that the PIA Exchange is officially moving ahead.

  • Call for Topics: FOI Assist Seminar Series

    Call for Topics: FOI Assist Seminar Series

    Most seminar topics for 2026 have already been planned, but a few of this year’s sessions have not yet had their topics finalized. With that in mind, I would be interested to hear from readers of the FOI Assist Knowledge Base: Is there an FOI topic you would like to see covered in a future…

  • FOI Assist Seminar Series: Frivolous and Vexatious Requests

    FOI Assist Seminar Series: Frivolous and Vexatious Requests

    This free live seminar will provide an overview of frivolous and vexatious FOI requests under FIPPA and MFIPPA, including: – The public’s “Right of Access” under FIPPA s.10(1) and MFIPPA s.4(1) – The statutory framework under FIPPA, MFIPPA and Reg. 460 / 823 – The meanings of “frivolous” and “vexatious” – The four ways a…

  • Registration Link for Seminar #2

    Registration Link for Seminar #2

    As an FOI Assist Knowledge Base subscriber, you are invited to register for the second seminar in the 2026 FOI Assist Seminar Series.

  • Seminar Recap: Third Party Information & The Affected Person Process

    Seminar Recap: Third Party Information & The Affected Person Process

    The inaugural seminar, “Third Party Information & The Affected Person Process,” was nearly at capacity and brought together FOI professionals from across Ontario and beyond for an in-depth, practical discussion of one of the most challenging areas of FOI practice. For those who were able to attend, thank you for joining us. For those who…