Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Valerie Silva is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in privacy law and compliance. Currently serving as the Manager of the Expedited Appeals Teams at the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario since September 2018, Valerie leads initiatives under various privacy legislations including FIPPA and PHIPA. Previous roles include Adjudicator and Mediator within the same organization, as well as managerial positions at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, where Valerie developed compliance programs and managed investigations under PIPEDA. Valerie's career also includes significant contributions at the Competition Bureau Canada and earlier positions as Legal Counsel and Lawyer specializing in trademark law. Academic credentials comprise a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Arts from York University in Law & Society/Psychology.
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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.