Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Marianne G. has extensive experience in administrative and support roles, currently serving as a Program Assistant in Tribunal & Dispute Resolution and previously as Tribunal Information Coordinator and Administrative Assistant at the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario since March 2021. Prior to this, Marianne held the position of Senior Support Services Officer at Seneca College in early 2020 and was the Guest Services Team Lead at Centennial College Student Association Inc. from September 2014 to December 2016. Additionally, experience as a Registered Early Childhood Educator was gained at Discovery Place Child Care Centre between October 2011 and August 2013. Academically, Marianne earned an Associate's degree in Executive Administration from Seneca Polytechnic in 2019 and an Associate's degree in Community and Health Studies from Centennial College (2009-2011) while currently pursuing studies at the University of Toronto.
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.