Tag: MFIPPA
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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Interested in a Public Sector PIA Exchange?
If your institution may be interested in participating in a Public Sector PIA Exchange, please let me know by email or through the FOI Assist Knowledge Base online contact form. Likewise, if you have suggestions, comments, or questions about the proposed initiative — or if you would simply like to be kept informed as it…
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