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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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Jul 11, 20245822-04996

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04996

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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04996

Jul 11, 20245822-04996

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jul 11, 20245822-04998

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04998

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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04998

Jul 11, 20245822-04998

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jul 11, 20245822-04534

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04534

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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04534

Jul 11, 20245822-04534

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jul 11, 20245822-04005

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04005

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..

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04005

Jul 11, 20245822-04005

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..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jul 11, 20245822-04321

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04321

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 72nd 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, 5822-04321

Jul 11, 20245822-04321

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 72nd business day following the date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Jul 11, 20245823-02223

5823-02223 — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

The complainant alleged that Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) failed to respond to an access request within the 30-day time limit. The request concerned specific documents related to past litigation. The investigation found that CIRNAC did not respond by the deadline and was therefore deemed to have refused access. The Commissioner found the delay by the Resolution & Partnerships unit in retrieving records unacceptable and ordered CIRNAC to provide a response to the request within 36 business days.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5823-02223 — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Jul 11, 20245823-02223
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) failed to respond to an access request within the 30-day time limit. The request concerned specific documents related to past litigation. The investigation found that CIRNAC did not respond by the deadline and was therefore deemed to have refused access. The Commissioner found the delay by the Resolution & Partnerships unit in retrieving records unacceptable and ordered CIRNAC to provide a response to the request within 36 business days.

Key Issues
  • Failure to respond within the 30-day time limit
  • Delay in retrieving records by an Office of Primary Interest (OPI)
  • Definition of a 'response' under the Act
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jul 11, 20245822-04316

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04316

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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04316

Jul 11, 20245822-04316

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jul 11, 20245822-07239

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-07239

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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-07239

Jul 11, 20245822-07239

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jul 11, 20245822-05008

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-05008

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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-05008

Jul 11, 20245822-05008

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jul 11, 20245822-04318

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04318

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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04318

Jul 11, 20245822-04318

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Jul 11, 20245819-03858

5819-03858 — Privy Council Office and Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Global Affairs Canada and Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Communications Security Establishment and Department of National Defence

Privy Council Office

The complainant alleged that the Privy Council Office (PCO) did not conduct a reasonable search for records concerning Ops 3 and Ops 4 files. The Office of the Information Commissioner found that PCO's initial search was insufficient, as only two pages of responsive records were initially provided. Following the investigation, PCO conducted a further search and identified 251 additional pages of responsive records. The Commissioner ordered PCO to provide a supplementary response by December 22, 2024.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5819-03858 — Privy Council Office and Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Global Affairs Canada and Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Communications Security Establishment and Department of National Defence

Jul 11, 20245819-03858
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that the Privy Council Office (PCO) did not conduct a reasonable search for records concerning Ops 3 and Ops 4 files. The Office of the Information Commissioner found that PCO's initial search was insufficient, as only two pages of responsive records were initially provided. Following the investigation, PCO conducted a further search and identified 251 additional pages of responsive records. The Commissioner ordered PCO to provide a supplementary response by December 22, 2024.

Key Issues
  • Reasonableness of the search conducted by the institution
  • Completeness of the records provided in response to the access request
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jul 11, 20245822-04317

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04317

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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-04317

Jul 11, 20245822-04317

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Jul 11, 20245822-07240

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-07240

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 72nd 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, 5822-07240

Jul 11, 20245822-07240

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a complete response to the access request on the 72nd 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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Jul 11, 20245822-06375

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-06375

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.

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

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-06375

Jul 11, 20245822-06375

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.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Jul 11, 20245822-04999

Library and Archives Canada (Re), 2024 OIC 41

Library and Archives Canada

The complainant alleged that Library and Archives Canada (LAC) failed to respond to an access request for specific historical files within the extended time limit. The investigation found that LAC did not respond by the required date, and was therefore deemed to have refused access under subsection 10(3) of the Access to Information Act. The delay was attributed to the ATIP office's failure to process the request in a timely manner. The Commissioner ordered LAC to provide a complete response within 36 business days, but LAC indicated it would not be implementing the order due to existing workload.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

Library and Archives Canada (Re), 2024 OIC 41

Jul 11, 20245822-04999
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that Library and Archives Canada (LAC) failed to respond to an access request for specific historical files within the extended time limit. The investigation found that LAC did not respond by the required date, and was therefore deemed to have refused access under subsection 10(3) of the Access to Information Act. The delay was attributed to the ATIP office's failure to process the request in a timely manner. The Commissioner ordered LAC to provide a complete response within 36 business days, but LAC indicated it would not be implementing the order due to existing workload.

Key Issues
  • Failure to respond to an access request within the legislated time limits.
  • Deemed refusal of access under subsection 10(3) of the Access to Information Act.
  • The institution's obligation to respond to an access request even when deemed to have refused.
  • The institution's notice of non-implementation of the Commissioner's order.