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Canadian Privacy Decisions

The comprehensive archive of Canadian privacy decisions from federal, provincial, and territorial commissioners — with AI-summarized plain-language summaries for every decision.

363 decisions matching
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Apr 30, 2025A-2024-00625· Indexed May 4, 2026

National Defence, A-2024-00625

The OIC ordered National Defence 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)

National Defence, A-2024-00625

Apr 30, 2025A-2024-00625

The OIC ordered National Defence 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 ActWell-founded
Apr 29, 20255822-03252· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

5822-03252 — Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The complainant alleged that the RCMP improperly withheld information under sections 13(1), 19(1), and 23 of the Access to Information Act. The Information Commissioner found that while some information was properly withheld under section 19(1) and section 23, and parts of section 13(1), other information withheld under section 13(1) did not meet the exemption's requirements. Furthermore, the RCMP failed to seek consent from the relevant government bodies before withholding information under section 13(1), as required. The Commissioner ordered the RCMP to disclose information that does not meet the requirements of section 13(1) and to seek consent for other information withheld under that section.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5822-03252 — Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Apr 29, 20255822-03252
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that the RCMP improperly withheld information under sections 13(1), 19(1), and 23 of the Access to Information Act. The Information Commissioner found that while some information was properly withheld under section 19(1) and section 23, and parts of section 13(1), other information withheld under section 13(1) did not meet the exemption's requirements. Furthermore, the RCMP failed to seek consent from the relevant government bodies before withholding information under section 13(1), as required. The Commissioner ordered the RCMP to disclose information that does not meet the requirements of section 13(1) and to seek consent for other information withheld under that section.

Key Issues
  • Proper application of subsection 13(1) (confidential information from government bodies)
  • Proper application of subsection 19(1) (personal information)
  • Proper application of section 23 (solicitor-client privilege)
  • Reasonable exercise of discretion under subsections 13(2) and 19(2)
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Apr 23, 2025A-2024-182032· Indexed May 7, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, A-2024-182032

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request by no later than June 30, 2025..

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

Canada Revenue Agency, A-2024-182032

Apr 23, 2025A-2024-182032

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request by no later than June 30, 2025..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Apr 23, 2025A-2024-182041· Indexed May 4, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, A-2024-182041

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request by no later than June 30, 2025..

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

Canada Revenue Agency, A-2024-182041

Apr 23, 2025A-2024-182041

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request by no later than June 30, 2025..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Apr 23, 2025A-2024-182038· Indexed May 4, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, A-2024-182038

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request by no later than June 30, 2025..

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

Canada Revenue Agency, A-2024-182038

Apr 23, 2025A-2024-182038

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request by no later than June 30, 2025..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Apr 23, 2025A-2024-182024· Indexed May 4, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, A-2024-182024

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request by no later than October 31, 2025..

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

Canada Revenue Agency, A-2024-182024

Apr 23, 2025A-2024-182024

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request by no later than October 31, 2025..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Apr 23, 2025A-2024-182015· Indexed May 4, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, A-2024-182015

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than June 30, 2025..

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

Canada Revenue Agency, A-2024-182015

Apr 23, 2025A-2024-182015

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than June 30, 2025..

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

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, CIRNAC-A-2024-00089

Apr 17, 2025CIRNAC-A-2024-00089

The OIC ordered Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern 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)
Apr 17, 2025A-2024-00808· Indexed May 4, 2026

National Defence, A-2024-00808

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days following that date of the final report.

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

National Defence, A-2024-00808

Apr 17, 2025A-2024-00808

The OIC ordered National Defence to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days following that date of the final report.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
Apr 15, 20255823-01873· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

5823-01873 — Indigenous Services Canada

Indigenous Services Canada

The complainant alleged that Indigenous Services Canada did not conduct a reasonable search for records related to suicide occurrences and medevac data concerning mental health. The institution initially stated no records were found, but later indicated thousands of pages were received after the response was sent. The Information Commissioner found the complaint well-founded and ordered the institution to provide a new response by May 31, 2025.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5823-01873 — Indigenous Services Canada

Apr 15, 20255823-01873
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that Indigenous Services Canada did not conduct a reasonable search for records related to suicide occurrences and medevac data concerning mental health. The institution initially stated no records were found, but later indicated thousands of pages were received after the response was sent. The Information Commissioner found the complaint well-founded and ordered the institution to provide a new response by May 31, 2025.

Key Issues
  • Reasonableness of the search conducted by the institution
  • Failure to locate responsive records
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Apr 10, 2025A-2023-00400· Indexed May 7, 2026

Privy Council Office, A-2023-00400

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days following the date of the final report..

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

Privy Council Office, A-2023-00400

Apr 10, 2025A-2023-00400

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request no later than 60 business days following the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Apr 10, 2025A-2024-184731· Indexed May 4, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, A-2024-184731

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency 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)

Canada Revenue Agency, A-2024-184731

Apr 10, 2025A-2024-184731

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency 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)

Financial Transaction and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, A-2024-00049

Apr 10, 2025A-2024-00049

The OIC ordered Financial Transaction and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada to provide a complete response to the access request by October 31, 2025..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Apr 10, 2025A-2024-00260· Indexed May 4, 2026

Public Services and Procurement Canada, A-2024-00260

The OIC ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business days following this final report..

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

Public Services and Procurement Canada, A-2024-00260

Apr 10, 2025A-2024-00260

The OIC ordered Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business days following this final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Apr 9, 2025A-2024-00876· Indexed May 4, 2026

National Defence, A-2024-00876

The OIC ordered National Defence 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)

National Defence, A-2024-00876

Apr 9, 2025A-2024-00876

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