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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Order PO-3860-I
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Canadian Privacy Decisions
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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ATIA (Alberta)FOIP (Alberta)HIA (Alberta)PIPA (Alberta)POPAE-Health ActFIPPA (British Columbia)PIPA (British Columbia)ATIA (Federal (Canada))CASLPIPEDAPrivacy ActFIPPA (Manitoba)PHIA (Manitoba)PHIPAARTIPPAATIPPA, 2015PHIA (Newfoundland and Labrador)FOIPOPMGA Part XXPHIA (Nova Scotia)PIIDPACYFSAFIPPA (Ontario)MFIPPAPHIPAFOIPPHIA (Prince Edward Island)Health Information ActPrivate-Sector ActPublic Bodies ActFOIP (Saskatchewan)HIPALA FOIP
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Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information
2018 QCCAI 162 — Ministère de la Culture et des Communications
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Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Order MO-3624
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Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector
2018 QCCAI 161 — L'Unique assurances générales inc.
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Order PO-3859
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Federal (Canada)Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents ActWell-founded & conditionally resolved
Jun 20, 2018PIPEDA Report of Findings #2018-004· Indexed Apr 12, 2026
PIPEDA Report of Findings #2018-004: Microsoft to obtain opt-in consent, enhance transparency for Windows 10 privacy settings
Microsoft
This investigation concerned Microsoft's Windows 10 privacy settings, which were initially set to 'on' by default during installation. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) investigated whether Microsoft obtained valid consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of users' personal information. While Microsoft made several updates to improve clarity and consent mechanisms, the OPC identified ongoing concerns regarding the meaningfulness of consent for certain settings, particularly regarding diagnostics, tailored experiences, and speech recognition. Microsoft committed to implementing further changes, including obtaining opt-in consent for all installation privacy settings, enhancing transparency, and improving data protection measures.
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Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector
2018 QCCAI 165 — Groupement des assureurs automobiles
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Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector
2018 QCCAI 166 — Alarme Sécuri-Pro inc.
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Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information
2018 QCCAI 167 — Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur
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Health Information Act
HI-18-001 — Health PEI
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
F2018-IR-01 — Government of Alberta
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
F2018-IR-02 — Balancing Pool and Alberta Energy
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
F18-23 — BC OIPC order 2081
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Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
2018-4295-AP-2331 — Department of Social Development
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Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015
A-2018-014 — Government Purchasing Agency
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