Luan Huynh is an experienced professional currently serving as the Registrar at the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario since October 2017, overseeing program evaluation and policy development in the Intake Department. Previously, Luan held various roles within the same organization, including Mediator, Early Resolution Analyst, Assistant Registrar Manager, Tribunal Information Coordinator, and Program Assistant, demonstrating expertise in handling access to information appeals and privacy complaints under multiple legislative acts. Luan's past experience includes working as a Legal Assistant at the Ontario Ministry of Labour and as a Paralegal Intern at the Department of Justice Canada. Luan holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies with High Distinction from Humber College and a Bachelor of Commerce from Toronto Metropolitan University, supplemented by a recent Nanodegree in Digital Project Management.
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.