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Canadian privacy & access decisions

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

22,238 decisions in the archive
QuebecAct respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information
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2024 QCCAI 104 — Ville de Châteauguay

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QuebecAct respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information
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2024 QCCAI 96 — Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable

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New BrunswickPersonal Health Information Privacy and Access Act
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23-24-H-013 — Dr. D.A. Ginson

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AlbertaFreedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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F2024-15 — Justice (formerly Justice and Solicitor General)

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OntarioFreedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Order PO-4514

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OntarioChild, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017
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CYFSA Decision 18 - 2024-04-30

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Apr 30, 20245822-06377Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Privy Council Office, 5822-06377

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on or before June 30, 2024.

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

Privy Council Office, 5822-06377

Apr 30, 20245822-06377

The Information Commissioner ordered Privy Council Office to provide a complete response to the access request on or before June 30, 2024.

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
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Apr 30, 20245823-00193Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Global Affairs Canada, 5823-00193

The Information Commissioner 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.

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

Global Affairs Canada, 5823-00193

Apr 30, 20245823-00193

The Information Commissioner 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.

Northwest TerritoriesHealth Information Act
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20-210-6 — Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

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QuebecAct respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector
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2024 QCCAI 102 — Transvrac Montréal Laval inc.

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QuebecAct respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector
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2024 QCCAI 109 — Dre Zehra Matouk inc.

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Prince Edward IslandFreedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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C-24-00122 — Department of Economic Development, Innovation and Trade

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OntarioMunicipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Order MO-4516

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OntarioMunicipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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Order MO-4517

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActWell-founded
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Apr 29, 20245819-05387Indexed Jun 30, 2026

5819-05387 — National Defence

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The complainant alleged that National Defence (DND) failed to conduct a reasonable search for records in response to an access request for all finished intelligence assessments produced by J2 Director Strategic Intelligence (J2 DSI) concerning Iraq between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2003. The OIC investigation found that DND's Offices of Primary Interest did not retrieve all relevant records during the initial search and DND failed to provide representations on the reasonableness of its search despite multiple requests. The OIC concluded that DND did not conduct a reasonable search. The OIC ordered DND to conduct a secondary search, which located three additional records. DND agreed to implement the order and provide a new response to the complainant.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5819-05387 — National Defence

Apr 29, 20245819-05387
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
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The complainant alleged that National Defence (DND) failed to conduct a reasonable search for records in response to an access request for all finished intelligence assessments produced by J2 Director Strategic Intelligence (J2 DSI) concerning Iraq between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2003. The OIC investigation found that DND's Offices of Primary Interest did not retrieve all relevant records during the initial search and DND failed to provide representations on the reasonableness of its search despite multiple requests. The OIC concluded that DND did not conduct a reasonable search. The OIC ordered DND to conduct a secondary search, which located three additional records. DND agreed to implement the order and provide a new response to the complainant.

Key Issues
  • Whether National Defence conducted a reasonable search for records responsive to the access request