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Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Investigation Report 108-2018 — Regina Public Library
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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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OIC Order (ATIA s.36.1, binding)Well-foundedWell-founded & resolvedWell-founded & conditionally resolvedWell-founded & unresolvedNot well-foundedAction warranteds.6.1 Application Granted (refusal authorized)s.6.1 Application Denied (must respond)SettledResolvedEarly-resolvedDiscontinuedWithdrawnDeclined to investigateNo jurisdiction
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Order PO-4021-F
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Federal (Canada)Privacy ActNot well-founded
Dec 30, 2019· Indexed Apr 12, 2026
Disclosure of military officer’s personal information for litigation purposes permissible under the Privacy Act
Department of National Defence and Department of Justice
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada investigated two complaints concerning the disclosure of a military officer's personal health information. The Department of National Defence (DND) disclosed the information to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to defend against litigation initiated by the complainant against the government. The OPC found that both the disclosure by DND and the collection by DOJ were permissible under paragraph 8(2)(d) of the Privacy Act, as the information was disclosed to the Attorney General for use in legal proceedings involving the Crown. The OPC concluded that the Privacy Act does not distinguish between types of personal information and that the disclosure was necessary for legal defence, upholding the legal interpretation confirmed by the Federal Court.
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Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information
2019 QCCAI 462 — Ministère de la Sécurité publique (Sûreté du Québec)
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Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Order MO-3885
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
F19-50 — BC OIPC order 2240
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Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information
2019 QCCAI 422 — Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions
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Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information
2019 QCCAI 443 — Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Diversité et de l'Inclusion
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Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information
2019 QCCAI 461 — Université du Québec en Outaouais
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Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015
A-2019-032 — Memorial University
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Review Report 149-2019, 191-2019 — SaskTel
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Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Review Report 075-2019 — Saskatchewan Health Authority
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Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Order MO-3884
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Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information
2019 QCCAI 431 — Barreau du Québec (Bureau du syndic)
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Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information
Décision 1013224-S — Revenu Québec
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