Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Claire Slaughter is a seasoned communications professional currently serving as the Social Media Coordinator for the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario since August 2023. With a diverse background in communications, Claire has held positions such as Communications Coordinator and Program Assistant for the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario from June 2019 to August 2023, as well as Marketing and Communications Associate at the Ontario Energy Association in early 2019. Previous roles include PR Consultant and PR Intern at Matte PR, Client Advisor at RBC, and Music & Lifestyle Communications Intern at Bell Media. Claire's educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Wilfrid Laurier University, an Ontario Graduate Certificate in Public Relations from Humber College, a Digital Marketing Certificate from BrainStation, and a Project Management Certificate from the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies.
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.