Protecting the privacy and access to information rights of Ontarians
https://www.ipc.on.ca/en
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
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Yesterday, Commissioner Patricia Kosseim delivered a keynote address at the 2026 CAREB-ACCER Conference on the future of research ethics oversight in an era of rapid technological change. Thank you to CAREB-ACCER for the invitation!
Are you a professional working in healthcare, education or children, youth & family services? The IPC has published guidance on sharing personal information for health or safety reasons. Visit the new Privacy and Safety page to find the resources and guidance you need. www.ipc.on.ca/en/resources...
If you work in health care, municipal or provincial government, or children, youth and family services, this is for you. The IPC’s Insights to Impacts workshop series hub brings together all three sessions focused on Ontario’s privacy laws. www.ipc.on.ca/en/insights-...
Do you know an individual who is making a difference in advancing human rights in your community? Nominate them for a Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Award to honour and promote their work. Nominations are open until May 29: https://ow.ly/Tkk950Z4Ils
Drawing on remarks from our recent Growing Up Online joint event hosted in with the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Keith Baybayon shares why young people should be active in discussions about the rights, risks, and responsibilities that shape their online lives.
Read the blog: ow.ly/Ruxy50Z8QPF
The IPC is at the AMCTO Conference meeting with municipal leaders and public sector professionals from across Ontario.
Visit our booth to connect with the team, ask questions, and pick up resources on topics ranging from privacy impact assessments and third-party contracting.
Effective information sharing can make the difference when there is a clear understanding of what the law allows. Our updated Yes, You Can guidance and the Sharing Information in Situations Involving Serious Risk of Harm Quick Guide are built to support this. https://ow.ly/MZZ450Z7ibj
In our recent episode of Info Matters, Commissioner Kosseim speaks with Dr. Amol Verma about GEMINI, Canada’s largest hospital clinical data research network, managing privacy risks, and why patient perspectives are key to improving transparency and trust in the health sector. ow.ly/f2qE50Z6aen
Less than 10 days left to show off your open data projects! Submissions for the IPC's Transparency Challenge close next week. Tell us how your initiative is helping to improve government transparency in a creative way, and you could be featured in our online 3D showcase. ow.ly/q6EL50Z3OTJ
The IPC has guidance to help professionals understand their obligations under Ontario’s privacy laws when sharing personal information for health or safety reasons. Explore the new Privacy and Safety page and find the guidance you need.
www.ipc.on.ca/en/resources...
