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Federal (Canada) Privacy Decisions

Browse privacy decisions from Federal (Canada) — with AI-generated plain-language summaries for every ruling.

292 decisions matching

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Federal (Canada)Ontario British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jul 2, 20245822-04003· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04003

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than October 1st, 2024.

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jun 27, 20245823-03193· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5823-03193

The OIC ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than January 30, 2025..

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jun 27, 20245823-01787· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, 5823-01787

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a response by June 25, 2024..

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jun 21, 20245823-00645· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Global Affairs Canada, 5823-00645

The OIC ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the receipt of my final report..

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jun 21, 20245823-02086· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Environment and Climate Change Canada, 5823-02086

The OIC ordered Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than August 7, 2024..

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jun 17, 20245823-02812· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Public Services and Procurement Canada, 5823-02812

The OIC ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than October 31, 2024..

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jun 17, 20245821-07023· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Public Services and Procurement Canada, 5821-07023

The OIC ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th day following receipt of the final report..

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jun 13, 20245823-00644· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Global Affairs Canada, 5823-00644

The OIC ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request by the 36th business day following the date of this final report..

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jun 12, 20245822-05405· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5822-05405

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on or before July 31, 2024..

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jun 12, 20245822-05406· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5822-05406

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on or before August 30, 2024..

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jun 12, 20245823-03053· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Employment and Social Development Canada, 5823-03053

The OIC ordered Employment and Social Development Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of this report..

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jun 11, 20245823-01305· Indexed May 4, 2026

Canada Post, 5823-01305

The OIC ordered Canada Post to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible but no later than the 36th business day after receipt of the final report..

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jun 11, 20245823-01799· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Veterans Affairs Canada, 5823-01799

The OIC ordered Veterans Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the receipt of my final report..

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jun 11, 20245822-03712· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5822-03712

The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than December 31, 2027..

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)

Jun 11, 20245823-01706· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5823-01706

The OIC ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than October 15th, 2024..

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Outcome Notes

Federal rulings come from two regulators with different statutory authority — outcome filters cover both.

OIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding) — Since June 2019 (Bill C-58) the Information Commissioner can issue binding orders requiring disclosure or reconsideration. Enforceable after 31/41 business days unless reviewed by the Federal Court (s.41).

Well-Founded — finding that the complaint is well-founded. For OIC: ATIA s.37(1)(a) finding (may be paired with a s.36.1 order). For OPC: Privacy Act s.35(1) / PIPEDA s.13(1) advisory finding — recommendations only, no binding order-making power.

Not Well-Founded — no contravention found.

s.6.1 Application— the OIC's response to a head's application for authorization to refuse a frivolous, vexatious, or bad-faith access request. Granted = institution may refuse; Denied = institution must respond.

Settled / Resolved / Early-resolved — OPC matter resolved during or before formal findings without a contravention finding.

Declined to investigate / No jurisdiction — Procedural close (Privacy Act s.34, PIPEDA discretion, or scope outside the Acts).

References: ATIA s.36.1 · OPC disposition definitions

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Breach of Privacy archives Canadian privacy decisions from federal, provincial, and territorial commissioners. Each decision includes an AI-generated plain-language summary. Always verify against the official source document.