Information, Privacy and Security Policy

The Chief Information Officer Branch (CIOB) is responsible for modernizing and maintaining federal information management and technology policies and guidelines. The exponential and unprecedented growth of technology in the last two decades of this century has necessitated that government policy and legislation is renewed to reflect these changes.

The government information policy framework facilitates the efficient, effective and strategic use of government information and enabling technologies in a manner that supports the government agenda - working collaboratively, focusing on citizens, and improving service delivery. The information policy framework serves citizens by better acknowledging the role of IT/IM in the design, development and delivery of government services.

These information policies and guidelines represent a suite of tools to guide departments in the implementation of government programs and responsibilities that are information-based and technology-enabled.

Treasury Board Ministers must approve each policy. Most policies designate the Deputy Minister or the Head of Agency as responsible and accountable for ensuring the day-to-day implementation of Treasury Board Policy in each department and agency.

For further information about Information Policies, please contact the Information, Privacy and Security Policy Division at (613) 946-4945.