Tag: FIPPA
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New IPCO Guidelines for the Law Enforcement Exemption
The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPCO) has released a new interpretation bulletin providing key guidance and case citations for institutions applying the Law Enforcement exemption under Ontario’s access to information legislation.
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When are Personal Phone Records Subject to FOI?
For the past two years, a significant case has been unfolding in Ontario’s Freedom of Information (FOI) system, highlighting the delicate balance between expectations of privacy on our personal devices and the public’s demand for access to government records. In late 2022, Global News submitted an FOI request seeking access to Premier Doug Ford’s personal…
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Bill 194 Receives Royal Assent
Ontario’s Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024 (“Bill 194”) passed third reading and received royal assent on November 25, 2024. It will come into effect on a date to be announced by the provincial government.
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Avoiding Fee Estimate Pitfalls: Lessons from IPCO Order MO-4569
A recent decision of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario provides a cautionary tale about the importance of crafting fee estimate letters with precision and compliance in mind.
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Privacy Breach Letter Template for Public Institutions
Today’s article presents a letter template that Ontario public sector organizations can use when notifying individuals affected by a privacy breach.
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FOIPN Presentation: Privacy Breaches and Best Practices
I had the privilege last week of presenting at the Freedom of Information Police Network (FOIPN) Fall Conference at Horseshoe Resort. It was a pleasure to meet and re-connect with many of the members of the FOIPN! For those who were unable to attend or would like a deeper dive, I’m happy to share the slides from…
FOI Assist Knowledge Base 