Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
@ipcontario.bsky.social
Protecting the privacy and access to information rights of Ontarians
https://www.ipc.on.ca/en
https://www.ipc.on.ca/en
How can organizations unlock the huge potential of data while protecting privacy? The IPC’s updated de-identification guidelines provide practical answers. Review the guidance: https://ow.ly/O2oe50XC4hH
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
How can organizations unlock the huge potential of data while protecting privacy? The IPC’s updated de-identification guidelines provide practical answers. Review the guidance: https://ow.ly/O2oe50XC4hH
The IPC is at the Police Tech Conference & Expo today, sharing resources to support responsible technology use in law enforcement. We’re focused on strengthening public trust by working with partners to build the right privacy and access safeguards as new tools emerge.
December 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The IPC is at the Police Tech Conference & Expo today, sharing resources to support responsible technology use in law enforcement. We’re focused on strengthening public trust by working with partners to build the right privacy and access safeguards as new tools emerge.
Thanks to those who joined the fireside chat on Exploring Emerging Health Sector Privacy Issues. We appreciate the engagement from privacy officers, FOI specialists, risk managers, IT and legal teams. Your work is essential to protecting patient trust, and we’re glad to be part of the conversation.
Last week, we hosted a virtual discussion with Patricia Kosseim @ipcontario.bsky.social, on emerging privacy issues in the health sector.
Thank you for contributing to a thoughtful dialogue on strengthening privacy practices and navigating the evolving regulatory landscape!
Thank you for contributing to a thoughtful dialogue on strengthening privacy practices and navigating the evolving regulatory landscape!
December 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Thanks to those who joined the fireside chat on Exploring Emerging Health Sector Privacy Issues. We appreciate the engagement from privacy officers, FOI specialists, risk managers, IT and legal teams. Your work is essential to protecting patient trust, and we’re glad to be part of the conversation.
Edtech can open doors for students, but it can also expose them to real privacy risks. In her latest blog, Commissioner Kosseim breaks down what we learned from the PowerSchool cyberattack and why the sector needs stronger safeguards. Dive in here: https://ow.ly/bpOg50XAfCN
December 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Edtech can open doors for students, but it can also expose them to real privacy risks. In her latest blog, Commissioner Kosseim breaks down what we learned from the PowerSchool cyberattack and why the sector needs stronger safeguards. Dive in here: https://ow.ly/bpOg50XAfCN
In her new blog, Commissioner Kosseim explores the recent IPC investigation report on the PowerSchool cyberattack, the gaps in regulating education technology, and why children’s digital rights must be front and centre when schools adopt new tools. Read the blog here: https://ow.ly/wvTh50XyJ5j
November 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
In her new blog, Commissioner Kosseim explores the recent IPC investigation report on the PowerSchool cyberattack, the gaps in regulating education technology, and why children’s digital rights must be front and centre when schools adopt new tools. Read the blog here: https://ow.ly/wvTh50XyJ5j
Our new interpretation bulletin breaks down when institutions can use their discretion to withhold a requester’s own information under FIPPA and MFIPPA, and what what proper decision-making looks like. Read the bulletin: https://ow.ly/KeSG50XykAf
November 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Our new interpretation bulletin breaks down when institutions can use their discretion to withhold a requester’s own information under FIPPA and MFIPPA, and what what proper decision-making looks like. Read the bulletin: https://ow.ly/KeSG50XykAf
By assessing how your institution collects, uses and safeguards personal information, a PIA helps you demonstrate accountability and prepare for potential risks before they happen. See how the IPC’s updated PIA guidance can help: https://ow.ly/gJo550Xx45P
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
By assessing how your institution collects, uses and safeguards personal information, a PIA helps you demonstrate accountability and prepare for potential risks before they happen. See how the IPC’s updated PIA guidance can help: https://ow.ly/gJo550Xx45P
Privacy regulators across Canada have issued a new joint resolution calling for stronger protection of children’s privacy in the classroom. Read more here: https://ow.ly/GW2t50XvJOU
November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Privacy regulators across Canada have issued a new joint resolution calling for stronger protection of children’s privacy in the classroom. Read more here: https://ow.ly/GW2t50XvJOU
Ontario’s access and privacy landscape is evolving and so is the IPC’s guidance. Our updated privacy impact assessment (PIA) guide reflects new obligations under Bill 194, providing institutions with clear, practical advice to comply with FIPPA’s PIA requirements. www.ipc.on.ca/en/resources...
November 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Ontario’s access and privacy landscape is evolving and so is the IPC’s guidance. Our updated privacy impact assessment (PIA) guide reflects new obligations under Bill 194, providing institutions with clear, practical advice to comply with FIPPA’s PIA requirements. www.ipc.on.ca/en/resources...
Ontario and Alberta information and privacy commissioners have released the findings of their investigations into a massive privacy breach involving PowerSchool education technology (edtech) used by schools in their respective provinces. Read the report(s) here: www.ipc.on.ca/en/media-cen...
November 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Ontario and Alberta information and privacy commissioners have released the findings of their investigations into a massive privacy breach involving PowerSchool education technology (edtech) used by schools in their respective provinces. Read the report(s) here: www.ipc.on.ca/en/media-cen...
We were pleased to welcome Interns from this year’s Ontario Legislature Internship Programme (OLIP) to the IPC! It’s always a pleasure to connect with emerging professionals and share why access to information and privacy matters for all Ontarians.
November 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We were pleased to welcome Interns from this year’s Ontario Legislature Internship Programme (OLIP) to the IPC! It’s always a pleasure to connect with emerging professionals and share why access to information and privacy matters for all Ontarians.
Last chance! The IPC’s public consultation on its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan closes tomorrow. Your feedback will help shape how we advance privacy and access rights in Ontario for the next four years. Don’t miss the opportunity to have your say. Take the survey now: https://ow.ly/WsT750Xpq8W
November 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Last chance! The IPC’s public consultation on its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan closes tomorrow. Your feedback will help shape how we advance privacy and access rights in Ontario for the next four years. Don’t miss the opportunity to have your say. Take the survey now: https://ow.ly/WsT750Xpq8W
Use our PIA guide to support compliance. As of July 1, institutions covered by FIPPA must complete privacy impact assessments (PIAs) before collecting personal information.
Access the updated guide and prepare your institution to meet its obligations under Bill 194: https://ow.ly/F30b50XqMuv
Access the updated guide and prepare your institution to meet its obligations under Bill 194: https://ow.ly/F30b50XqMuv
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Use our PIA guide to support compliance. As of July 1, institutions covered by FIPPA must complete privacy impact assessments (PIAs) before collecting personal information.
Access the updated guide and prepare your institution to meet its obligations under Bill 194: https://ow.ly/F30b50XqMuv
Access the updated guide and prepare your institution to meet its obligations under Bill 194: https://ow.ly/F30b50XqMuv
Thank you to the @cba-news.bsky.social for hosting this year’s Privacy and Access Law Conference in Ottawa. It’s an honour to take part in this engaging and thought-provoking event bringing together leaders from across the country to discuss emerging issues in privacy and access to information law.
November 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Thank you to the @cba-news.bsky.social for hosting this year’s Privacy and Access Law Conference in Ottawa. It’s an honour to take part in this engaging and thought-provoking event bringing together leaders from across the country to discuss emerging issues in privacy and access to information law.
The IPC is at the @cba-news.bsky.social’s Privacy and Access Law Conference in Ottawa today and tomorrow! If you’re attending, stop by our booth to meet the IPC team and pick up helpful resources on privacy and access to information in Ontario.
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The IPC is at the @cba-news.bsky.social’s Privacy and Access Law Conference in Ottawa today and tomorrow! If you’re attending, stop by our booth to meet the IPC team and pick up helpful resources on privacy and access to information in Ontario.
Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial information regulators have issued a joint resolution calling on governments to adopt measures to support a more robust information ecosystem and help combat misinformation. Read the full news release: ow.ly/qXoF50XnkEO
November 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial information regulators have issued a joint resolution calling on governments to adopt measures to support a more robust information ecosystem and help combat misinformation. Read the full news release: ow.ly/qXoF50XnkEO
We are inviting applications for our next scholar to continue this important legacy. Could it be you? Or someone if your faculty or department? Learn more about the program and apply today: https://ow.ly/oSAq50XmI2q
November 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We are inviting applications for our next scholar to continue this important legacy. Could it be you? Or someone if your faculty or department? Learn more about the program and apply today: https://ow.ly/oSAq50XmI2q
The IPC is joining more than 30 data protection authorities from around the world in the 2025 Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) privacy sweep, focusing on the protection of children’s privacy. Learn more here: ow.ly/4Fyf50XlQXF
November 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The IPC is joining more than 30 data protection authorities from around the world in the 2025 Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) privacy sweep, focusing on the protection of children’s privacy. Learn more here: ow.ly/4Fyf50XlQXF
Happy Halloween! Wishing everyone a fun and safe day, online and off! And of course... go Jays, go! 💙
October 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Happy Halloween! Wishing everyone a fun and safe day, online and off! And of course... go Jays, go! 💙
This #MediaLiteracyWeek, take action to boost your digital smarts, one episode at a time.
Whether you’re on the way to school or work, doing chores or are at the gym, check out our Info Matters podcast playlist featuring conversations about privacy, technology, and youth digital literacy:
Whether you’re on the way to school or work, doing chores or are at the gym, check out our Info Matters podcast playlist featuring conversations about privacy, technology, and youth digital literacy:
October 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This #MediaLiteracyWeek, take action to boost your digital smarts, one episode at a time.
Whether you’re on the way to school or work, doing chores or are at the gym, check out our Info Matters podcast playlist featuring conversations about privacy, technology, and youth digital literacy:
Whether you’re on the way to school or work, doing chores or are at the gym, check out our Info Matters podcast playlist featuring conversations about privacy, technology, and youth digital literacy:
Today is #DigitalCitizenDay, a reminder that being digitally responsible starts with being digitally aware. Our Commissioner shares simple but powerful tips to help kids (and adults) protect their privacy online: youtu.be/cuBQe4spMuk
Digital Citizen Day 2025 | Privacy Tips for Kids
YouTube video by Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
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October 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Today is #DigitalCitizenDay, a reminder that being digitally responsible starts with being digitally aware. Our Commissioner shares simple but powerful tips to help kids (and adults) protect their privacy online: youtu.be/cuBQe4spMuk
It's #MediaLiteracyWeek! Join us the week as we explore accessing, understanding, and engaging with digital media. Get a head start and check out our Privacy Pursuit! lesson plans made in collaboration with MediaSmarts: https://ow.ly/l8Am50XjlHl
October 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
It's #MediaLiteracyWeek! Join us the week as we explore accessing, understanding, and engaging with digital media. Get a head start and check out our Privacy Pursuit! lesson plans made in collaboration with MediaSmarts: https://ow.ly/l8Am50XjlHl
This #MediaLiteracyWeek, don’t just scroll, act! Strengthen your digital smarts and help the youth in your life do the same with our Youth Ambassador Toolkit, a free resource that empowers young leaders to champion privacy and responsible online habits in their communities. https://ow.ly/bW1950XiE3r
October 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
This #MediaLiteracyWeek, don’t just scroll, act! Strengthen your digital smarts and help the youth in your life do the same with our Youth Ambassador Toolkit, a free resource that empowers young leaders to champion privacy and responsible online habits in their communities. https://ow.ly/bW1950XiE3r
Yesterday members of our HR team attended Government Industry Night at the @utoronto.ca, connecting with students from arts, science, and engineering programs.
We shared insights about the IPC’s work, our summer student program, and the benefits of gaining public sector experience.
We shared insights about the IPC’s work, our summer student program, and the benefits of gaining public sector experience.
October 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Yesterday members of our HR team attended Government Industry Night at the @utoronto.ca, connecting with students from arts, science, and engineering programs.
We shared insights about the IPC’s work, our summer student program, and the benefits of gaining public sector experience.
We shared insights about the IPC’s work, our summer student program, and the benefits of gaining public sector experience.
Looking for an amazing opportunity? The IPC is seeking a Scholar-in-Residence with knowledge and expertise on the privacy impacts of new and evolving technologies in the areas of health, law enforcement, children and youth, or modern government. Applications close Dec 8. https://ow.ly/xtee50Xh4Y0
October 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Looking for an amazing opportunity? The IPC is seeking a Scholar-in-Residence with knowledge and expertise on the privacy impacts of new and evolving technologies in the areas of health, law enforcement, children and youth, or modern government. Applications close Dec 8. https://ow.ly/xtee50Xh4Y0