Tag: IPCO Code of Procedure

  • Changes to IPCO’s Appeal Process

    Changes to IPCO’s Appeal Process

    The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario recently introduced changes to the appeal process that will be of interest to all institutions who process FOI requests.

  • IPCO Launches Public Consultation on Appeal Procedures

    IPCO Launches Public Consultation on Appeal Procedures

    The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPCO) has launched a public consultation on proposed revisions to the Code of Procedure for appeals under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). According to the official announcement: If you or your…

  • What happens if my institution misses the deadline?

    What happens if my institution misses the deadline?

    Freedom Of Information (FOI) laws are intended to provide the public with a right of access to information under the control of government institutions.  When an institution receives a formal FOI request, it is obligated to respond with a decision regarding the disclosure of the requested information within a reasonable timeframe. An effective FOI system…