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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.

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Ontario
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Order PO-4779 - 2026-01-23

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Order PO-4780 - 2026-01-23

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jan 23, 20265825-01859· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Library and Archives Canada, 5825-01859

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, 5825-01859

Jan 23, 20265825-01859

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)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jan 23, 20265825-03102· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Canada Revenue Agency, 5825-03102

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of the final report..

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

Canada Revenue Agency, 5825-03102

Jan 23, 20265825-03102

The OIC ordered Canada Revenue Agency to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 36th business day following the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jan 23, 20265825-02143· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 5825-02143

The OIC ordered Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60 business days following the date of the final report..

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

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 5825-02143

Jan 23, 20265825-02143

The OIC ordered Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to provide a complete response to the access request no later than the 60 business days following the date of the final report..

Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jan 23, 20265825-01630· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5825-01630

The OIC ordered Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs 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)

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5825-01630

Jan 23, 20265825-01630

The OIC ordered Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs 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 ActWell-founded
Jan 23, 20265822-03848· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

5822-03848 — Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

The complainant alleged that Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) improperly withheld records related to an application by Ridley Terminals Inc. for a berth expansion project. The information was withheld under exemptions related to personal information, confidential third-party commercial or technical information, and financial impact on a third party. The Information Commissioner found that DFO did not meet the requirements for withholding information under paragraphs 20(1)(b) and 20(1)(c), but did meet the requirements for subsection 19(1) regarding personal information. DFO was ordered to disclose all information except for the personal information.

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Access to Information ActWell-founded

5822-03848 — Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Jan 23, 20265822-03848
Adjudicator: Caroline Maynard
Plain-Language Summary

The complainant alleged that Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) improperly withheld records related to an application by Ridley Terminals Inc. for a berth expansion project. The information was withheld under exemptions related to personal information, confidential third-party commercial or technical information, and financial impact on a third party. The Information Commissioner found that DFO did not meet the requirements for withholding information under paragraphs 20(1)(b) and 20(1)(c), but did meet the requirements for subsection 19(1) regarding personal information. DFO was ordered to disclose all information except for the personal information.

Key Issues
  • Whether information qualifies as personal information under s. 19(1) ATIA.
  • Whether information qualifies as confidential third-party financial, commercial, scientific, or technical information under s. 20(1)(b) ATIA.
  • Whether information could reasonably be expected to have a material financial impact on a third party or harm its competitive position under s. 20(1)(c) ATIA.
  • Whether information could reasonably be expected to interfere with the contractual or other negotiations of a third party under s. 20(1)(d) ATIA.
Quebec
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Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information

2026 QCCAI 56 — Canton de Potton (Municipalité du)

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Alberta
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

FOIP2026-05 — Alberta Energy Regulator

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British Columbia
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Personal Information Protection Act

Order Westbank Pacific Realty Corporation

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Ontario
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Order PO-4778 - 2026-01-22

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Order PO-4777 - 2026-01-22

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Federal (Canada)Access to Information ActOIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)
Jan 22, 20265825-00959· Indexed Apr 21, 2026

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5825-00959

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..

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

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, 5825-00959

Jan 22, 20265825-00959

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..

Quebec
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Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information

2026 QCCAI 51 — CISSS de Laval

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Alberta
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Health Information Act

HIA2026-01 — Ahmed Abuel Shouhoud

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