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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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Oct 3, 20245823-04330Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5823-04330

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following the date of the final report.

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

Health Canada, 5823-04330

Oct 3, 20245823-04330

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th 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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Oct 2, 20245824-00525Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Natural Resources Canada, 5824-00525

The Information Commissioner ordered Natural Resources Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following receipt of the final report.

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

Natural Resources Canada, 5824-00525

Oct 2, 20245824-00525

The Information Commissioner ordered Natural Resources Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following receipt of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Oct 2, 20245824-00925Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Natural Resources Canada, 5824-00925

The Information Commissioner ordered Natural Resources Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following receipt of the final report.

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

Natural Resources Canada, 5824-00925

Oct 2, 20245824-00925

The Information Commissioner ordered Natural Resources Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following receipt of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information Acts.6.1 Application Granted (refusal authorized)
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Oct 1, 20242024 OIC 69Indexed May 13, 2026

Decision pursuant to 6.1, 2024 OIC 69

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An institution applied for approval to decline acting on 597 access requests, arguing they were an abuse of the right to access information or vexatious. The Information Commissioner found that 550 requests met the criteria for abuse of process and granted approval for the institution to decline them. However, approval was denied for the remaining 47 requests, as the institution failed to demonstrate they were vexatious or an abuse of process.

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

Decision pursuant to 6.1, 2024 OIC 69

Oct 1, 20242024 OIC 69
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

An institution applied for approval to decline acting on 597 access requests, arguing they were an abuse of the right to access information or vexatious. The Information Commissioner found that 550 requests met the criteria for abuse of process and granted approval for the institution to decline them. However, approval was denied for the remaining 47 requests, as the institution failed to demonstrate they were vexatious or an abuse of process.

Key Issues
  • Abuse of the right of access
  • Vexatious requests
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 26, 20245823-04835Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Global Affairs Canada, 5823-04835

The Information Commissioner ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report.

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

Global Affairs Canada, 5823-04835

Sep 26, 20245823-04835

The Information Commissioner ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 20, 20245823-00981Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Department of Justice Canada, 5823-00981

The Information Commissioner ordered Department of Justice Canada to provide a complete response to the access request by March 1, 2025; and provide interim releases to the complainant at regular intervals, if possible.

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

Department of Justice Canada, 5823-00981

Sep 20, 20245823-00981

The Information Commissioner ordered Department of Justice Canada to provide a complete response to the access request by March 1, 2025; and provide interim releases to the complainant at regular intervals, if possible.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 20, 20245823-00983Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Department of Justice Canada, 5823-00983

The Information Commissioner ordered Department of Justice Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report.

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

Department of Justice Canada, 5823-00983

Sep 20, 20245823-00983

The Information Commissioner ordered Department of Justice Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 20, 20245823-04834Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Global Affairs Canada, 5823-04834

The Information Commissioner ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of this final report.

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

Global Affairs Canada, 5823-04834

Sep 20, 20245823-04834

The Information Commissioner ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of this final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 19, 20245824-00471Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canadian Heritage, 5824-00471

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

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

Canadian Heritage, 5824-00471

Sep 19, 20245824-00471

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

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 16, 20245823-00773Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5823-00773

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than December 31, 2024.

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

National Defence, 5823-00773

Sep 16, 20245823-00773

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than December 31, 2024.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 13, 20245823-02319Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5823-02319

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following receipt of the final report.

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

Health Canada, 5823-02319

Sep 13, 20245823-02319

The Information Commissioner ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following receipt of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 13, 20245823-04844Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5823-04844

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of this final report.

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

National Defence, 5823-04844

Sep 13, 20245823-04844

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of this final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 13, 20245824-00081Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-00081

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days after the date of the final report.

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

National Defence, 5824-00081

Sep 13, 20245824-00081

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days after the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 13, 20245824-00183Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5824-00183

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days after the date of the final report.

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

National Defence, 5824-00183

Sep 13, 20245824-00183

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days after the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 13, 20245823-04839Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5823-04839

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of this final report.

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

National Defence, 5823-04839

Sep 13, 20245823-04839

The Information Commissioner ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 36 business days following the date of this final report.