Leesa Kwong has extensive experience in the fields of information management and urban planning. Currently serving as an Analyst at the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario since May 2018, Leesa previously held the position of Case Coordinator-Planner at the Ontario Municipal Board from September 2004 to April 2018. Leesa holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Urban Geography from the University of Toronto, earned between 2003 and 2008.
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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.