The comprehensive archive of Canadian privacy decisions from federal, provincial, and territorial commissioners — with AI-summarized plain-language summaries for every decision.
The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60th business day following the date on the final report..
The complainant alleged that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) improperly withheld the source code for the ArriveCAN application under subsection 16(2) of the Access to Information Act, which allows withholding information that could facilitate the commission of an offence. The CBSA argued that disclosure could allow malicious actors to hack the application or compromise user data. The Information Commissioner found that the CBSA reasonably exercised its discretion to withhold the source code at the time of the request, considering the sensitive nature of the application and the risks of disclosure.
The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of the final report..
The OIC ordered Global Affairs Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the receipt of my final report..
The complainant alleged that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) improperly withheld investigation reports into the deaths of two individuals under subsection 16(1)(a) of the Access to Information Act. The OIC found that the RCMP met all requirements for this exemption and reasonably exercised its discretion in withholding the information. The Commissioner recommended legislative amendments to allow disclosure of personal information about deceased individuals for compassionate reasons.
The OIC ordered Health Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than March 31, 2025..
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 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 no later than September 30, 2024.
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 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..
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.
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