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.

Government

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

Patricia Kosseim

Michael Maddock

Andrew Drummond

Andrea Corlett

Marc Foulon

Ben Rheault

Mediation and Tribunal Services

Information and Technology Services

Communications and Media Team

Teams at Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

Mediation and Tribunal Services

Information and Technology Services

Communications and Media Team