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Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

"Enhancing public trust is at the core of our mission at the IPC, recognizing that we are living in a time of digital intensification."  
Patricia Kosseim
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

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Featured Content

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IPC and OIPCBC sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration and information sharing

The IPC and the OIPCBC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration and information sharing in the administration and enforcement of personal information laws. Learn more.

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NOTICE: CHANGES TO FIPPA AND MFIPPA

Ontario’s public sector access and privacy laws have changed as a result of Bill 97, A Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2026, with further changes in force on July 1 and September 15, 2026 and January 1, 2027. Some IPC guidance is under review and subject to change. Learn more.

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IPC welcomes new Scholar-in-Residence

The IPC is proud to welcome Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell as our third Scholar-in-Residence! Dr. Burkell is a professor at Western University’s Faculty of Information & Media Studies, where her research explores the social impact of technology. 

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From Insights to Impacts Workshop Series

Explore our workshop series for professionals! View the webcasts and photos, download presentations, and browse related guidance.

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Newest Resources

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AI Scribes: Key Considerations for the Health Sector

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Privacy Management Handbook for Small Health Care Organizations

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Planning for Success: Privacy Impact Assessment Guide for Ontario’s public institutions

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Privacy and Access in Public Sector Contracting with Third Party Service Providers

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De-identification Guidelines for Structured Data

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Guardrails for Police Use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy in Ontario

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Health privacy in Ontario

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How Can We Help You?

File an Appeal

You have the right to file an appeal to our office if you are unsatisfied with a decision made in answer to your freedom of information request. File and pay for appeals online.

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Make a Privacy Complaint

If you think that your personal information has been improperly collected, used, or disclosed by a public institution, child and family service provider, or by a health sector organization or practitioner, you have the right to file a complaint with our office.

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Report a Privacy Breach at your Organization

Get information about how to manage and report a privacy breach to the IPC.

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Commissioner's Blog

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Read the Commissioner’s Blog

Read Commissioner Kosseim’s blogs on privacy, access, cyber safety, and many more topics.

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What's New

Jul 8, 2026

IPC and OIPCBC sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration and information sharing

Jun 30, 2026

IPC comments on the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s proposal to amend the Community Safety and Policing Act under Schedule 3 of Bill 119

Jun 24, 2026

New podcast episode! Protecting kids in digital spaces

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IPC Advocacy Priorities

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Privacy and Transparency in a Modern Government

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Children and Youth in a Digital World

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Next-Generation Law Enforcement

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Trust in Digital Health

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      • Access to information
      • FIPPA/MFIPPA privacy
      • Health privacy
      • FIPPA/MFIPPA Interpretation bulletins
      • Part X of the CYFSA Interpretation Bulletins
      • Code of Procedure and related policies
      • Digital Privacy Charter for Ontario Schools
      • Annual statistical reporting - all sectors
      • Policy consultations
      • Guidance documents for organizations
    • Resources for children and youth
    • Privacy and safety
    • Advocacy
      • Advice and submissions
      • Resolutions
      • Legislative reform
      • FPT Toronto
      • Privacy Day
    • Health privacy in Ontario
    • IPC Research & Innovation Hub
    • Updates on Obligations for Provincial and Municipal Institutions
      • Frequently Asked Questions – Schedule 2 of Bill 194/FIPPA Amendments
    • Forms
    • All guidance and resources
  • Decisions
    • Latest decisions
    • Cases of note
    • Informal resolution of high-profile breaches
    • Search IPC decisions
    • Judicial reviews
    • Review and approval process under FIPPA Part III.1 (Data Integration Units)
    • Review and approval process under PHIPA (prescribed person and prescribed entity)
    • Memorandums of Understanding
    • Special Reports
  • Media Centre
    • News releases
    • Commissioner's blog
    • Info Matters podcast
    • Multimedia resources
    • IPC Events
    • Upcoming events
    • Past presentations
    • Speaking engagement request form
  • About Us
    • Our role and mandate
      • What We Do vs. What We Don't Do
    • The IPC team
      • About the Commissioner and the leadership team
      • Senior management team
    • Our vision, mission, and goals
    • IPC Strategic Plan 2026–2030
    • IPC Strategic Advisory Council
    • IPC Youth Advisory Council
    • IPC Scholar-In-Residence
    • Annual Report
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