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

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 8, 20245820-03537Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03537

The Information Commissioner 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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03537

Jan 8, 20245820-03537

The Information Commissioner 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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 8, 20245821-06791Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5821-06791

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request by March 22, 2024.

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

Privy Council Office, 5821-06791

Jan 8, 20245821-06791

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request by March 22, 2024.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 8, 20245820-03536Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03536

The Information Commissioner 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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03536

Jan 8, 20245820-03536

The Information Commissioner 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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 8, 20245820-03535Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03535

The Information Commissioner 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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03535

Jan 8, 20245820-03535

The Information Commissioner 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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 8, 20245820-03533Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03533

The Information Commissioner 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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5820-03533

Jan 8, 20245820-03533

The Information Commissioner 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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 8, 20245822-07474Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canadian Heritage, 5822-07474

The Information Commissioner ordered Canadian Heritage to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day after receipt of the final report.

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

Canadian Heritage, 5822-07474

Jan 8, 20245822-07474

The Information Commissioner ordered Canadian Heritage to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day after receipt of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information Acts.6.1 Application Granted (refusal authorized)
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Jan 6, 20242024 OIC 62Indexed Jun 30, 2026

Decision pursuant to 6.1, 2024 OIC 62

A federal institution

A federal institution submitted an application to the Information Commissioner under subsection 6.1(1) of the Access to Information Act, seeking approval to decline to act on an access request. The institution argued that the request constituted an abuse of the right to make a request. The Commissioner reviewed the institution's submission and found that the institution successfully established that the access request was indeed an abuse of the right to make a request. Consequently, the Commissioner determined that the circumstances warranted granting approval for the institution to decline to act on the request. The application was therefore granted, allowing the institution to refuse processing the access request.

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Access to Information Acts.6.1 Application Granted (refusal authorized)

Decision pursuant to 6.1, 2024 OIC 62

Jan 6, 20242024 OIC 62
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
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A federal institution submitted an application to the Information Commissioner under subsection 6.1(1) of the Access to Information Act, seeking approval to decline to act on an access request. The institution argued that the request constituted an abuse of the right to make a request. The Commissioner reviewed the institution's submission and found that the institution successfully established that the access request was indeed an abuse of the right to make a request. Consequently, the Commissioner determined that the circumstances warranted granting approval for the institution to decline to act on the request. The application was therefore granted, allowing the institution to refuse processing the access request.

Key Issues
  • Whether the access request constituted an abuse of the right to make a request under s.6.1(1) ATIA
  • Whether the circumstances warrant granting approval for the institution to decline to act on the request
Federal (Canada)Access to Information Acts.6.1 Application Granted (refusal authorized)
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Jan 6, 20242024 OIC 63Indexed Jun 30, 2026

Decision pursuant to 6.1, 2024 OIC 63

A federal institution

An institution applied to the Information Commissioner under subsection 6.1(1) of the Access to Information Act, seeking approval to decline to act on five access requests. The institution argued that these requests were vexatious and an abuse of the right to make a request. The Commissioner found that the institution successfully demonstrated that two of the five requests (A-2023-00305 and A-2023-00314) constituted an abuse of the right to make a request, and therefore approved the institution's request to decline to act on these two. However, the Commissioner determined that the institution did not establish that the remaining three requests (A-2023-00303, A-2023-00308, and A-2023-00310) were vexatious or an abuse of the right. Consequently, the application was partially granted.

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Access to Information Acts.6.1 Application Granted (refusal authorized)

Decision pursuant to 6.1, 2024 OIC 63

Jan 6, 20242024 OIC 63
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

An institution applied to the Information Commissioner under subsection 6.1(1) of the Access to Information Act, seeking approval to decline to act on five access requests. The institution argued that these requests were vexatious and an abuse of the right to make a request. The Commissioner found that the institution successfully demonstrated that two of the five requests (A-2023-00305 and A-2023-00314) constituted an abuse of the right to make a request, and therefore approved the institution's request to decline to act on these two. However, the Commissioner determined that the institution did not establish that the remaining three requests (A-2023-00303, A-2023-00308, and A-2023-00310) were vexatious or an abuse of the right. Consequently, the application was partially granted.

Key Issues
  • Whether access request A-2023-00305 is an abuse of the right of access
  • Whether access request A-2023-00314 is an abuse of the right of access
  • Whether access request A-2023-00303 is vexatious or an abuse of the right of access
  • Whether access request A-2023-00308 is vexatious or an abuse of the right of access
  • Whether access request A-2023-00310 is vexatious or an abuse of the right of access
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 5, 20245823-01551Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Employment and Social Development Canada, 5823-01551

The Information Commissioner ordered Employment and Social Development Canada to provide a complete response no later than the 36th business day after receipt of the final report.

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

Employment and Social Development Canada, 5823-01551

Jan 5, 20245823-01551

The Information Commissioner ordered Employment and Social Development Canada to provide a complete response no later than the 36th business day after receipt of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 4, 20245822-07229Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5822-07229

The Information Commissioner 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, 5822-07229

Jan 4, 20245822-07229

The Information Commissioner 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)
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Jan 4, 20245822-05374Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5822-05374

The Information Commissioner 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, 5822-05374

Jan 4, 20245822-05374

The Information Commissioner 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)
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Jan 4, 20245822-05401Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5822-05401

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office 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)

Privy Council Office, 5822-05401

Jan 4, 20245822-05401

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office 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)
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Jan 4, 20245822-07319Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5822-07319

The Information Commissioner 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, 5822-07319

Jan 4, 20245822-07319

The Information Commissioner 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)
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Jan 4, 20245822-07643Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5822-07643

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request on or before January 12, 2024.

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

National Defence, 5822-07643

Jan 4, 20245822-07643

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request on or before January 12, 2024.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jan 4, 20245822-05402Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5822-05402

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office 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)

Privy Council Office, 5822-05402

Jan 4, 20245822-05402

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on the 36th business day following the date of the final report.