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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

F2015-01 — Alberta Human Services

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Order PO-3452

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Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Order MO-3153-I

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Review Report 116/2013 — Ministry of Health

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Review Report 117/2013 — Ministry of Health

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

2015 QCCAI 15 — Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec

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Review Report 031/2014 — Ministry of Health

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Health Information Protection Act

Investigation Report 151/2014 — Ministry of Justice (Corrections & Policing)

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Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Review Report 086/2014 — Prince Albert Parkland Regional Health Authority

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Order PO-3451

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Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Order MO-3152

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Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector

2015 QCCAI 14 — Marathon, Gas Division

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

2015 QCCAI 22 — Université de Sherbrooke

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Federal (Canada)Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents ActEarly-resolved
Jan 21, 2015Early resolved case summary #2015-03· Indexed Apr 12, 2026

Early resolved case summary #2015-03: Office building tenant reconsiders placement of video surveillance cameras

An office building management company

A tenant complained about five video surveillance cameras installed in common areas of their office building by another tenant. The complainant was particularly concerned about two cameras that monitored activity near his office door and the elevators, viewing it as an invasion of privacy. Following the OPC's involvement, the cameras of most concern were relocated inside the other tenant's offices, resolving the complainant's privacy concerns.

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Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents ActEarly-resolved

Early resolved case summary #2015-03: Office building tenant reconsiders placement of video surveillance cameras

Jan 21, 2015Early resolved case summary #2015-03
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A tenant complained about five video surveillance cameras installed in common areas of their office building by another tenant. The complainant was particularly concerned about two cameras that monitored activity near his office door and the elevators, viewing it as an invasion of privacy. Following the OPC's involvement, the cameras of most concern were relocated inside the other tenant's offices, resolving the complainant's privacy concerns.

Key Issues
  • Appropriateness of video surveillance in common areas
  • Collection of personal information in shared spaces
  • Minimum collection principle for video surveillance
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Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector

2015 QCCAI 25 — Expertise Neurosciences inc. (Dr Martin Tremblay) and Dr Jocelyn Aubut

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