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Canadian Privacy Decisions

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Personal Health Information Protection Act

PHIPA DECISION 314 - 2025-11-27

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Personal Health Information Protection Act

PHIPA DECISION 313 - 2025-11-27

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Personal Health Information Protection Act

PHIPA DECISION 312 - 2025-11-27

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Nov 27, 20255824-00868· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Public Safety Canada, 5824-00868

The OIC ordered Public Safety Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than January 15, 2026.

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

Public Safety Canada, 5824-00868

Nov 27, 20255824-00868

The OIC ordered Public Safety Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than January 15, 2026.

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Review Report 114-2025

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Saskatchewan
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Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Review Report 060-2025

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Nov 26, 20255825-00457· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-00457

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office 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)

Privy Council Office, 5825-00457

Nov 26, 20255825-00457

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office 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)
Nov 26, 20255825-00394· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5825-00394

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office 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)

Privy Council Office, 5825-00394

Nov 26, 20255825-00394

The OIC ordered Privy Council Office 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)
Nov 26, 20255824-04833· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5824-04833

The OIC ordered Transport 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)

Transport Canada, 5824-04833

Nov 26, 20255824-04833

The OIC ordered Transport 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)
Nov 26, 20255825-00546· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5825-00546

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada 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)

Library and Archives Canada, 5825-00546

Nov 26, 20255825-00546

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada 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)
Nov 26, 20255825-00547· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5825-00547

The OIC ordered Library and Archives 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)

Library and Archives Canada, 5825-00547

Nov 26, 20255825-00547

The OIC ordered Library and Archives 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)Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents ActWell-founded & resolved
Nov 25, 2025PIPEDA Findings #2025-005· Indexed Jun 5, 2026

PIPEDA Findings #2025-005: Investigation into a swimming pool’s compliance with consent requirements under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

A privately owned swimming pool

This investigation concerned a privately owned swimming pool's policy requiring parents to consent to the use of photos and videos of their children for promotional purposes as a condition of enrolling them in swimming lessons. The OPC found that this requirement contravened PIPEDA principles regarding consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. The swimming pool has agreed to implement an opt-in photo policy, resolving the complaint.

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Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents ActWell-founded & resolved

PIPEDA Findings #2025-005: Investigation into a swimming pool’s compliance with consent requirements under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

Nov 25, 2025PIPEDA Findings #2025-005
Adjudicator: Philippe Dufresne
Plain-Language Summary

This investigation concerned a privately owned swimming pool's policy requiring parents to consent to the use of photos and videos of their children for promotional purposes as a condition of enrolling them in swimming lessons. The OPC found that this requirement contravened PIPEDA principles regarding consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. The swimming pool has agreed to implement an opt-in photo policy, resolving the complaint.

Key Issues
  • Whether requiring consent for promotional photos/videos as a condition of service violates PIPEDA.
  • Whether photos/videos of children in swim attire are sensitive personal information.
  • Whether the swimming pool's stated business needs justified the mandatory consent policy.
  • Whether consent was sought appropriately for staff training purposes.
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Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information

2025 QCCAI 376 — CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

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Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Order MO-4726

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Nov 25, 20255825-01398· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5825-01398

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a final response to the access request no later than 90 business days 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, 5825-01398

Nov 25, 20255825-01398

The OIC ordered Library and Archives Canada to provide a final response to the access request no later than 90 business days following the date of the final report..