The IPC wishes everyone a safe and happy #CanadaDay!

In our new episode of Info Matters, Commissioner Kosseim and our new Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell discuss the rapidly changing digital environment and hidden design features that shape online behaviour. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. https://ow.ly/nTea50Zic7P

We're pleased to welcome Dr. Jacquelyn Burkell as the IPC's third Scholar-in-Residence. A professor at @westernu.ca, Dr. Burkell's research examines the social impacts of technology and explores how insights from psychology and sociology can inform legal and policy spaces.

Start the conversation about privacy at home this summer break! The IPC’s website is filled with resources that help kids and teens protect themselves and educate others. Explore them today and make privacy education a family discussion. ow.ly/BOfs50ZfeMk

Yesterday, Commissioner Patricia Kosseim delivered a keynote address at the 2026 CAREB-ACCER Conference on the future of research ethics oversight in an era of rapid technological change. Thank you to CAREB-ACCER for the invitation!

Are you a professional working in healthcare, education or children, youth & family services? The IPC has published guidance on sharing personal information for health or safety reasons. Visit the new Privacy and Safety page to find the resources and guidance you need. www.ipc.on.ca/en/resources...

Drawing on remarks from our recent Growing Up Online joint event hosted in with the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Keith Baybayon shares why young people should be active in discussions about the rights, risks, and responsibilities that shape their online lives. Read the blog: ow.ly/Ruxy50Z8QPF

The IPC is at the AMCTO Conference meeting with municipal leaders and public sector professionals from across Ontario. Visit our booth to connect with the team, ask questions, and pick up resources on topics ranging from privacy impact assessments and third-party contracting.

Effective information sharing can make the difference when there is a clear understanding of what the law allows. Our updated Yes, You Can guidance and the Sharing Information in Situations Involving Serious Risk of Harm Quick Guide are built to support this. https://ow.ly/MZZ450Z7ibj

In our recent episode of Info Matters, Commissioner Kosseim speaks with Dr. Amol Verma about GEMINI, Canada’s largest hospital clinical data research network, managing privacy risks, and why patient perspectives are key to improving transparency and trust in the health sector. ow.ly/f2qE50Z6aen

Less than 10 days left to show off your open data projects! Submissions for the IPC's Transparency Challenge close next week. Tell us how your initiative is helping to improve government transparency in a creative way, and you could be featured in our online 3D showcase. ow.ly/q6EL50Z3OTJ

If you work in health care, municipal or provincial government, or children, youth and family services, this is for you. The IPC’s Insights to Impacts workshop series hub brings together all three sessions focused on Ontario’s privacy laws. www.ipc.on.ca/en/insights-...

Do you know an individual who is making a difference in advancing human rights in your community? Nominate them for a Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Award to honour and promote their work. Nominations are open until May 29: https://ow.ly/Tkk950Z4Ils

The IPC has guidance to help professionals understand their obligations under Ontario’s privacy laws when sharing personal information for health or safety reasons. Explore the new Privacy and Safety page and find the guidance you need. www.ipc.on.ca/en/resources...

Do you work in healthcare, children and youth services, or the municipal or provincial public sector? Our Insights to Impacts workshop series was designed with you in mind. www.ipc.on.ca/en/insights-... youtu.be/m6Ous1jwB4k?...

We are closed for Victoria Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The IPC wishes everyone a safe and happy long weekend!

Today, Commissioner Patricia Kosseim and the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Hon. Edith Dumont, are pleased to co-host a joint youth-led event, "Growing Up Online: Youth Perspectives on Digital Rights, Risks, and Responsibilities" at Queen's Park.

Today, Commissioner Patricia Kosseim and the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Hon. Edith Dumont, are pleased to co-host a joint youth-led event, "Growing Up Online: Youth Perspectives on Digital Rights, Risks, and Responsibilities" at Queen's Park.

We’re at the Forest of Reading Festival today helping children and youth learn about their access and privacy rights and empowering the next generation of digital citizens. Stop by our booth to say hello and pick up resources to help build digital literacy skills.

That’s a wrap on the IAPP Canada Symposium 2026. Thank you to the @iapp.bsky.social for another successful event. It was a valuable opportunity to connect with professionals across privacy, AI governance and cybersecurity law to share perspectives on the issues shaping our field. Until next year!

It’s #EducationWeek! The IPC has a suite of youth privacy tools to help kids understand their rights and stay safe online, with support for educators, parents & guardians too. https://ow.ly/fGYO50VMYAR

Calling all Ontario public institutions! Are you part of something groundbreaking? Join the IPC's Transparency Challenge 3.0 and highlight your innovative privacy projects improving lives across Ontario. Submissions close June 8. Learn more here: www.ipc.on.ca/en/access-or...

Had the opportunity to once again chat with the commissioner about the importance of #transparency in the #LocalGov space. And these days especially, open access to #data is a pretty big deal. @ipcontario.bsky.social #ONmuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Health privacy & compliance are evolving fast. Today's @ipcontario.bsky.social's From Insights to Impacts: PHIPA Workshop brings together experts including the OHA’s Alice Betancourt to share insights on PHIPA, emerging risks & tools for the health sector: www.ipc.on.ca/en/media-cen...

From Insights to Impacts: PHIPA Workshop has started! If you’re joining us today, follow along and tag us in your posts to share your insights and be part of the conversation.

The IPC has issued its second administrative monetary penalty under PHIPA. Administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) are designed to promote compliance, accountability, and public trust in Ontario’s health system. ow.ly/CSun50YQBZ2

Season 5 of Info Matters is here! In our first episode, Commissioner Patricia Kosseim sits down with former UK Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham to unpack how privacy and access regulation has evolved over the past 25 years. Listen now: https://ow.ly/VlE850YOZqZ

Small actions add up. At the IPC, our Green Committee champions sustainability through simple, meaningful initiatives across the office. This Earth Day, they’re taking it outside with a community park cleanup to help make our city a little greener. How are you marking Earth Day?

When it comes to records, more isn’t always better. Set clear retention periods and let go when the time is up.

Join the IPC’s free workshop for Ontario health privacy professionals. Learn about PHIPA in practice and how to strengthen compliance in a time of digital intensification. Attend online or in person and leave with practical tools and guidance. Register now. https://ow.ly/r38h50YIQvF

The IPC Transparency Challenge 3.0 is here! We’re inviting Ontario public institutions to share real examples of transparency in action. Submissions close June 7! https://ow.ly/Pbeu50YH2hr

Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets, your records need it too. Before you toss old files or devices, make sure personal information is securely destroyed not just deleted or dumped. Improper disposal can lead to serious privacy breaches. Learn more: https://ow.ly/2Y5Z50YGI4w

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our From Insights to Impacts: CYFSA – Part X workshop. We appreciate the thoughtful discussion and engagement on key issues shaping privacy and access under Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act.

This afternoon’s panel of voices from the CYFSA community, explored real challenges and solutions in how personal information is collected, used and disclosed.

Our From Insights to Impacts: CYFSA – Part X workshop is well underway. This morning, participants heard the latest updates on Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, including new policies, procedures, and recent cases from the IPC tribunal. More to come this afternoon.

Our From Insights to Impacts: CYFSA – Part X workshop has started! Joining us today? Follow along and tag us to share your insights and be part of the conversation.

Join us tomorrow for a workshop on Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA). Designed for service providers, privacy officers and frontline professionals, this workshop breaks down recent legal and policy developments and what they mean in practice. www.ipc.on.ca/en/media-cen...

Deadline tomorrow! There's still time to submit your access and correction statistics to the IPC. Visit https://ow.ly/Rfhw50YAS0e to complete your report.

The government says proposed changes to Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) will modernize the law, protect privacy, and enhance security. The facts tell a different story. Read the full statement: www.ipc.on.ca/en/media-cen...

In recognition of Francophonie Month, we’re proud to share a French-language interview with Commissioner Kosseim. In this interview, she reflects on the IPC’s mandate and the importance of fostering a strong culture of privacy protection. https://ow.ly/x4Xx50YxJI7

We’re hiring! Join the IPC as we continue building a modern and effective regulator that protects the access and privacy rights of Ontarians. We’re currently recruiting a Mediator, Bilingual Mediator, and building a Bilingual Adjudicator talent pool. www.ipc.on.ca/en/about-us/...

Attention #FIPPA, #MFIPPA and #CYFSA institutions! Only 14 days left to submit your mandatory access and correction stats reports! Don’t wait until the last minute, visit ow.ly/gAV150YuL6A for helpful tips to ensure your submission is complete and on time.

In a new statement, Commissioner Patricia Kosseim warns that proposed changes to Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act would seriously weaken privacy protections, transparency, reduce independent oversight and put Ontarians’ personal information at greater risk.

March break is around the corner. Looking for something fun and meaningful to do with your kids? The IPC has a collection of activities and resources all designed to help children and teens learn about privacy and responsible digital citizenship. https://ow.ly/TvVb50Ytuwr

Work under Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act? Join us for a full-day workshop on April 1, designed for those working in child, youth and family services. Spaces are limited. Register now. https://ow.ly/o02G50Yt1ul

The IPC’s updated de-identification guidelines has received the Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award from the @futureofprivacy.bsky.social. We’re proud to see Ontario’s work recognized on the global stage and to contribute practical tools that help shape privacy policy and practice worldwide.

Privacy breach stats matter and now, they’re mandatory. Under Bill 194, institutions covered by FIPPA must keep track of all reportable privacy breaches and submit that information to the IPC. The first report is due March 31, 2026 Get the details: https://ow.ly/ZO8F50YrZVW

What’s new at the IPC tribunal? At our From Insights to Impacts: MFIPPA/FIPPA Workshop, participants heard updates to tribunal policies and procedures. Watch the session recording to better understand how these updates may affect your work. youtu.be/ffrJ7-GSgnQ

It was great to meet our Canadian colleagues Stephan Luciw and Harpreet Bains. Stephan and Harpreet work with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario @ipcontario.bsky.social and both made a visit to our Dublin office this week. A lovely opportunity to exchange ideas and perspectives!

This Fraud Prevention month, we're spotlighting our first episode of Info Matters, featuring Fred Carter in conversation with Commissioner Kosseim. They share practical tips to protect yourself from phishing and other scams. Listen now: https://ow.ly/KnBB50YoceN