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Federal (Canada) Privacy Decisions

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

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 19, 20235821-03231· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Environment and Climate Change Canada, 5821-03231

The OIC ordered Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide a complete response no later than on the 60th business day following receipt of the final report..

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

Environment and Climate Change Canada, 5821-03231

Sep 19, 20235821-03231

The OIC ordered Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide a complete response no later than on the 60th business day following receipt of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 18, 20235822-07830· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Communications Security Establishment Canada, 5822-07830

The OIC ordered Communications Security Establishment Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than January 20, 2024..

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

Communications Security Establishment Canada, 5822-07830

Sep 18, 20235822-07830

The OIC ordered Communications Security Establishment Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than January 20, 2024..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
Sep 11, 20235822-06636· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

5822-06636 — Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

The complainant alleged that Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) improperly withheld records related to correspondence with a third party, citing personal information and third-party business and financial information exemptions. DFO and the third party conceded that two exemptions were improperly applied, and the Information Commissioner found that the remaining exemption for confidential third-party information was not met. The Commissioner ordered DFO to disclose the information.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5822-06636 — Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Sep 11, 20235822-06636
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) improperly withheld records related to correspondence with a third party, citing personal information and third-party business and financial information exemptions. DFO and the third party conceded that two exemptions were improperly applied, and the Information Commissioner found that the remaining exemption for confidential third-party information was not met. The Commissioner ordered DFO to disclose the information.

Key Issues
  • Application of subsection 19(1) (personal information)
  • Application of paragraphs 20(1)(a) (trade secrets) and 20(1)(c) (financial impact on third party)
  • Application of paragraph 20(1)(b) (confidential third-party financial, commercial, scientific or technical information)
  • Confidentiality criteria for paragraph 20(1)(b)
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 7, 20235819-04409· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04409

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04409

Sep 7, 20235819-04409

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 7, 20235819-03711· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03711

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03711

Sep 7, 20235819-03711

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 7, 20235819-03708· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03708

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03708

Sep 7, 20235819-03708

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 7, 20235819-03714· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03714

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03714

Sep 7, 20235819-03714

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 7, 20235819-04405· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04405

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04405

Sep 7, 20235819-04405

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 7, 20235819-03715· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03715

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03715

Sep 7, 20235819-03715

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 7, 20235819-03710· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03710

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03710

Sep 7, 20235819-03710

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 7, 20235819-03716· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03716

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03716

Sep 7, 20235819-03716

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 7, 20235819-03721· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03721

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03721

Sep 7, 20235819-03721

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 7, 20235819-03713· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03713

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03713

Sep 7, 20235819-03713

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 7, 20235819-05545· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-05545

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-05545

Sep 7, 20235819-05545

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 7, 20235819-03709· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03709

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03709

Sep 7, 20235819-03709

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide complete responses to the access requests no later than October 31, 2023..