Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) is an independent agency that oversees how public sector organizations in Ontario handle personal information and protect privacy. It ensures government and public institutions follow laws related to data privacy, access to information, and transparency. The IPC reviews privacy complaints, investigates breaches, and promotes best practices to safeguard individuals’ personal data. Its role is to balance openness and accountability with the right to privacy, providing guidance, resolving disputes, and enforcing compliance to maintain public trust in how personal information is managed.