Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Record #:
CWD1950
Last Modified:
17 Nov 2020
Last Full Update:
17 Nov 2020
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 416-326-3333 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-387-0073 |
| TTY Phone | 416-325-7539 |
| Fax | 416-325-9195 |
| info@ipc.on.ca | |
| Website | www.ipc.on.ca |
| Primary Contact | Karen Hale, Bilingual Communications Officer |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown |
| Address & Map | 2 Bloor St E, Suite 1400 Toronto, ON M4W 1A8 |
| Intersection | Yonge St and Bloor St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
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 and public education. Reports directly to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. |
| Hours | By phone: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm In person: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Open to all Residency Requirements: Ontario |
| Application | Call, walk in or visit website |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Personal information appeal $10, general information appeal $25 |
Agency and Service Names
| Alternate Name | Information and Privacy Commissioner ; IPC ; Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner ; Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner ; Privacy Commissioner [Information and] |
| Former Name | Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner |
Agency Information
| Description (Agency) | 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 and public education. Reports directly to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. |
| Legal Status | (30) Provincial Government |
| Established | 1987 |
| Primary Executive | Brian Beamish, Commissioner |
Taxonomy and Classification
| Service Categories | Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices ; Privacy Legislation Enforcement |