Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Alexandra Pinto Martins is a Law Clerk with significant experience in litigation and legal support. Currently employed at the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario since December 2017, Alexandra is involved in judicial reviews and civil proceedings across various courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Additionally, Alexandra has been freelancing with Law Clerk Legal Services since September 2016. Prior to these roles, Alexandra worked at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP from May 2002 to June 2016 as a Law Clerk and Paralegal in the Health Law Group, managing extensive case files and assisting senior legal professionals in complex medical negligence claims. Alexandra's education includes ongoing studies at York University - Osgoode Hall Law School and a Law Clerk Certification from George Brown College through the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
The role of the Information and Privacy Commissioner is set out in three statutes: the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Health Information Protection Act. The IPC acts independently of government to uphold and promote open government and the protection of personal privacy. Under the three Acts, the Information and Privacy Commissioner: - Resolves access to information appeals and complaints when government or health care practitioners and organizations refuse to grant requests for access or correction; - Investigates complaints with respect to personal information held by government or health care practitioners and organizations; - Conducts research into access and privacy issues; - Comments on proposed government legislation and programs; and - Educates the public about Ontario’s access and privacy laws.