Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

Site: Toronto

Record #: MET1778

Last Full Update: 07 Nov 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	416-326-3333
Toll Free Phone	1-800-387-0073
TTY Phone	416-325-7539
E-Mail	info@ipc.on.ca
Website	www.ipc.on.ca

Agency Information

Legal Status

(30) Provincial Government

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Oversees Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act, Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act as well as the provincial and municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Acts upholds and promotes individuals' right of access to most government held information, and the right to protection of personal information held by provincial and local government offices, health care providers, children's aid societies and other child and family service providers ensures compliance and standards reviews decisions where access to information has been denied, and investigates complaints with respect to personal information research public education reports directly to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Ontario
Boundaries	Ontario
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Call or visit website
Languages	English, French
Fees	Personal information appeal $10, general information appeal $25

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	2 Bloor St E Suite 1400 Toronto, ON Canada M4W 1A8
Intersection	Yonge St and Bloor St E
Mailing Address	2 Bloor St E Suite 1400 Toronto, ON Canada M4W 1A8
Physical Access	Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms ; tone elevator with lowered buttons

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Government / Legal
HCSD Sub Heading	Consumer Protection / Complaints
Service Categories	Privacy Legislation Enforcement

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