Resources and Links
Niagara College FIPPA Resources
FOI – Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Freedom of Information) Policy
This policy provides an alternative access to information that is not available through the usual channels by allowing an individual to make a formal request (through FIPPA) to the Freedom of Information (FOI) Coordinator at the College.
View Freedom of Information PolicyFOI – Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Protection of Privacy) Policy
This policy outlines the College’s obligations regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of all personal information held in its custody, as well as the regulations surrounding the access of an individual to their own personal records.
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- FIPPA – Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Privacy legislation that applies to public sector employers which regulates the right to access information held by an organization and the right to protection of privacy of individuals with respect to personal information.
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90f31_e.htm - PHIPA – Personal Health Information Protection Act
Privacy legislation that governs the manner in which personal health information may be collected, used, and disclosed within the health care system. It also regulates individuals and organizations that receive personal information from health care professionals.
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_04p03_e.htm - PIPEDA – Personal Information Protection and Electronics Document Act
This is the privacy legislation that applies to private sector organizations that conduct commercial activity.
https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/privacy-laws-in-canada/the-personal-information-protection-and-electronic-documents-act-pipeda/ - IPC – Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
This is an organization that acts independently of the government to promote the protection of personal privacy in Ontario.
https://www.ipc.on.ca/ - How to make a Freedom of Information request – Ontario.ca
How to ask a public-sector organization for information.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-make-freedom-information-request