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Canadian privacy & access decisions

The comprehensive archive of federal, provincial, and territorial commissioner decisions — each with a plain-language summary.

22,080 decisions in the archive
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, 20245823-04844Indexed 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.

QuebecAct respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector
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2024 QCCAI 252 — Caisse populaire Desjardins de la Vallée des Pays-d'en-Haut and Fédération des Caisses Desjardins du Québec and Mouvement Desjardins

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SaskatchewanFreedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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REVIEW REPORT 056-2024 — Ministry of Environment

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SaskatchewanLocal Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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REVIEW REPORT 066-2024 — Rural Municipality of Hazel Dell No. 335

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SaskatchewanLocal Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Review Report 127-2024 — Saskatchewan Health Authority

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Sep 12, 2024sIndexed Jun 30, 2026

5823-02706, 5823-02707, 5823-02708, 5823-02710, 5823-02711, 5823-02712, 5823-02716, 5823-02717, 5823-02718, 5823-02720, 5823-02721, 5823-03994 and 5823-03998 — Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage

The complainant alleged that Canadian Heritage (PCH) failed to conduct reasonable searches for records in response to thirteen access requests concerning lobbying communications from 2020 and 2021. While the Offices of Primary Interest (OPIs) that were tasked conducted adequate searches, the Information Commissioner found that PCH did not task all relevant OPIs that were likely to hold responsive records. Specifically, the Corporate Secretariat and the Digital and Creative Marketplace Frameworks OPI were not consistently tasked despite being identified as likely holders of records related to ministerial staff and specific employees, respectively. The Commissioner concluded that PCH did not conduct reasonable searches for records. Consequently, the Commissioner ordered PCH to task the appropriate OPIs, conduct new searches, and provide access to any additional responsive records.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5823-02706, 5823-02707, 5823-02708, 5823-02710, 5823-02711, 5823-02712, 5823-02716, 5823-02717, 5823-02718, 5823-02720, 5823-02721, 5823-03994 and 5823-03998 — Canadian Heritage

Sep 12, 2024s
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
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The complainant alleged that Canadian Heritage (PCH) failed to conduct reasonable searches for records in response to thirteen access requests concerning lobbying communications from 2020 and 2021. While the Offices of Primary Interest (OPIs) that were tasked conducted adequate searches, the Information Commissioner found that PCH did not task all relevant OPIs that were likely to hold responsive records. Specifically, the Corporate Secretariat and the Digital and Creative Marketplace Frameworks OPI were not consistently tasked despite being identified as likely holders of records related to ministerial staff and specific employees, respectively. The Commissioner concluded that PCH did not conduct reasonable searches for records. Consequently, the Commissioner ordered PCH to task the appropriate OPIs, conduct new searches, and provide access to any additional responsive records.

Key Issues
  • Whether Canadian Heritage conducted reasonable searches for records in response to multiple access requests
  • Whether all Offices of Primary Interest (OPIs) likely to hold relevant records were tasked with searching
Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 12, 20245823-02321Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Health Canada, 5823-02321

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

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

Health Canada, 5823-02321

Sep 12, 20245823-02321

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

SaskatchewanLocal Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Review Report 087-2024 — Saskatchewan Health Authority

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Sep 11, 20245823-04208Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Transport Canada, 5823-04208

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada 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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Transport Canada, 5823-04208

Sep 11, 20245823-04208

The Information Commissioner ordered Transport Canada 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 11, 20245823-04637Indexed Apr 21, 2026

National Defence, 5823-04637

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, 5823-04637

Sep 11, 20245823-04637

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 11, 20245822-05377Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5822-05377

The Information Commissioner 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, 5822-05377

Sep 11, 20245822-05377

The Information Commissioner 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.

QuebecAct respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector
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2024 QCCAI 239 — Dre Zehra Matouk inc.

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SaskatchewanLocal Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Review Report 031-2024, 067-2024 — Saskatchewan Rivers School Division No. 119

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