Browse privacy decisions from Federal (Canada) — with AI-generated plain-language summaries for every ruling.
The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report..
The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report..
The complainant requested historical Canadian intelligence assessment records. The Privy Council Office (PCO) initially withheld information under subsections 15(1) (national security) and 19(1) (personal information) of the Access to Information Act. While the OIC found PCO's use of subsection 19(1) justified, it determined that PCO failed to demonstrate how disclosing the remaining information under subsection 15(1) would cause harm. The Information Commissioner ordered PCO to disclose the records.
The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request by December 11, 2023..
The OIC ordered Correctional Service Canada to provide monthly interim releases and a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but no later than August 31, 2023..
The complainant alleged that the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) improperly withheld information under several sections of the Access to Information Act, including government information, personal information, third-party commercial information, advice, deliberations, and solicitor-client privilege. The scope of the complaint was narrowed during the investigation. While CMHC disclosed some information, it continued to withhold information under paragraph 20(1)(b) related to third parties TD Bank Financial Group and Andrew Kalotay Associates, Inc. The Information Commissioner found that CMHC failed to demonstrate that this information met the requirements of paragraph 20(1)(b) and ordered its disclosure.
The OIC ordered Transport Canada to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but no later than the 75th business day following receipt of the final report..
The OIC ordered Transport 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..
The OIC ordered Veterans Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following receipt of the final report..
The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but no later than August 15, 2023..
The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than August 31, 2023..
The OIC ordered Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report..
The OIC ordered Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 46th business day following receipt of the final report..
The OIC ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but no later than the 36th business day following receipt of the final report..
The OIC ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide a complete response to the access request as soon as possible, but no later than July 15, 2023..
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