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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 26, 20235822-07139· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5822-07139

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report..

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

National Defence, 5822-07139

Sep 26, 20235822-07139

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 22, 20235822-06683· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Global Affairs Canada, 5822-06683

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

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

Global Affairs Canada, 5822-06683

Sep 22, 20235822-06683

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

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 19, 20235822-07219· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Correctional Service Canada, 5822-07219

The OIC ordered Correctional Service Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day after the date of the final report..

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

Correctional Service Canada, 5822-07219

Sep 19, 20235822-07219

The OIC ordered Correctional Service Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day after the date of the final report..

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 19, 20235822-05192· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Correctional Service Canada, 5822-05192

The OIC ordered Correctional Service Canada to provide monthly interim releases, with a complete response to the access request as soon as possible but no later than September 30, 2024..

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

Correctional Service Canada, 5822-05192

Sep 19, 20235822-05192

The OIC ordered Correctional Service Canada to provide monthly interim releases, with a complete response to the access request as soon as possible but no later than September 30, 2024..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Sep 19, 20235822-07420· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Correctional Service Canada, 5822-07420

The OIC ordered Correctional Service Canada to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but no later than the 36th business day following the date of the final report..

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

Correctional Service Canada, 5822-07420

Sep 19, 20235822-07420

The OIC ordered Correctional Service Canada to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but no later than the 36th business day following the date 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, 20235819-04411· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04411

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, 5819-04411

Sep 7, 20235819-04411

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, 20235819-04412· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04412

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, 5819-04412

Sep 7, 20235819-04412

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, 20235819-04410· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04410

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, 5819-04410

Sep 7, 20235819-04410

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, 20235819-04407· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-04407

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, 5819-04407

Sep 7, 20235819-04407

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, 20235819-03704· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03704

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, 5819-03704

Sep 7, 20235819-03704

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, 20235819-03706· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5819-03706

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, 5819-03706

Sep 7, 20235819-03706

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..