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Welcome to the website of the Access and Privacy Office, Ministry of Government Services.

This website is accessible to all but is primarily designed to help our clients fulfill their responsibilities as institutions governed by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Clients of the Office include ministries and agencies of the Ontario government and municipalities and local boards throughout Ontario. In addition to the research and application tools on our website, we provide policy advice and training in the subject areas of access to information and protection of privacy issues to our client government organizations.

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What's New


New Orders: April 10, 2006

Provincial: [PO-2460]

Municipal: [MO-2035] [MO-2036]

Privacy Investigation Reports: [MC-050009-1]


November 28, 2005

New Resources Posted

MGS Privacy Impact Assessment Screening Tool

The purpose of this PIA Screening Tool is to determine if further privacy assessment will be necessary for your project, program or initiative. Generally speaking, a PIA is required when there is a substantive change in the collection, use, disclosure or retention of personal information by a ministry program.

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Comparison of PIA and TRA Processes

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Best Practices for Managing Personal Information

A Commitment to Privacy

The Ontario Public Service is committed to respecting privacy and protecting personal information.

This Fact Sheet provides an overview of best practices for managing personal information. The legal requirements respecting the collection, use, disclosure and retention of personal information are found in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Your should contact your are FIPPA Coordinator if you have questions.
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December 14, 2004

Corporate Operating Policy on Internet Tracking Technologies

The purpose of this corporate operating policy on internet tracking technologies is to define mandatory requirements, provide operational guidance and define responsibilities concerning tracking technologies on government web sites and web applications.

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