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FreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct
R.S.O.1990,CHAPTERF.31
ConsolidationPeriod:FromJanuary1,2017totheeLawscurrencydate.
Lastamendment:2016,c.37,Sched.18,s.8.
LegislativeHistory:[+]
CONTENTS []
1. Purposes
1.1 LimitedapplicationreAssembly
2. Definitions
PARTI
ADMINISTRATION
3. Responsibleminister
4. InformationandPrivacyCommissioner
5. Natureofemployment
6. Salary
7. TemporaryCommissioner
8. Staff
9. Financial
PARTII
FREEDOMOFINFORMATION
ACCESSTORECORDS
10. Rightofaccess
10.1 Measurestoensurepreservationofrecords
11. Obligationtodisclose
EXEMPTIONS
12. Cabinetrecords
13. Advicetogovernment
14. Lawenforcement
14.1 CivilRemediesAct,2001
14.2 ProhibitingProfitingfromRecountingCrimesAct,2002
15. Relationswithothergovernments
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16. Defence
17. Thirdpartyinformation
18. EconomicandotherinterestsofOntario
18.1 Informationwithrespecttoclosedmeetings
19. Solicitorclientprivilege
20. Dangertosafetyorhealth
21. Personalprivacy
21.1 Speciesatrisk
22. Informationsoontobepublished
23. Exemptionsnottoapply
ACCESSPROCEDURE
24. Request
25. Requesttobeforwarded
26. Noticebyhead
27. Extensionoftime
27.1 Frivolousrequest
28. Noticetoaffectedperson
29. Contentsofnoticeofrefusal
30. Copyofrecord
INFORMATIONTOBEPUBLISHEDORAVAILABLE
31. Publicationofinformationreinstitutions
32. Operationofinstitutions
33. Institutiondocuments
34. Annualreportofhead
35. Documentsmadeavailable
36. Informationfromheads
PARTIII
PROTECTIONOFINDIVIDUALPRIVACY
COLLECTIONANDRETENTIONOFPERSONALINFORMATION
37. ApplicationofPart
38. Personalinformation
39. Mannerofcollection
40. Retentionofpersonalinformation
USEANDDISCLOSUREOFPERSONALINFORMATION
41. Useofpersonalinformation
42. Wheredisclosurepermitted
43. Consistentpurpose
PERSONALINFORMATIONBANKS
44. Personalinformationbanks
45. Personalinformationbankindex
46. Inconsistentuseordisclosure
RIGHTOFINDIVIDUALTOWHOMPERSONALINFORMATIONRELATESTOACCESSANDCORRECTION
47. Rightsofaccessandcorrection
48. Requestsandmannerofaccess
49. Exemptions
PARTIV
APPEAL
50. Righttoappeal
51. Mediatortotrytoeffectsettlement
52. Inquiry
53. Burdenofproof
54. Order
55. Confidentiality
56. DelegationbyCommissioner
PARTV
GENERAL
57. Fees
58. AnnualreportofCommissioner
59. PowersanddutiesofCommissioner
60. Regulations
61. Offences
62. Delegation,civilproceedings
63. Informalaccess
64. Informationotherwiseavailable
65. ApplicationofAct
65.1 Serviceproviderorganizations
65.2 Publicconsultationbeforemakingregulations
65.3 Nonapplicationre:certaincorporations
66. Exerciseofrightsofdeceased,etc.,persons
67. ConflictwithotherAct
69. Application
70. Crownbound
Purposes
1.ThepurposesofthisActare,
(a)toprovidearightofaccesstoinformationunderthecontrolofinstitutionsinaccordancewiththeprinciplesthat,
(i)informationshouldbeavailabletothepublic,
(ii)necessaryexemptionsfromtherightofaccessshouldbelimitedandspecific,and
(iii)decisionsonthedisclosureofgovernmentinformationshouldbereviewedindependentlyofgovernmentand
(b)toprotecttheprivacyofindividualswithrespecttopersonalinformationaboutthemselvesheldbyinstitutionsandtoprovide
individualswitharightofaccesstothatinformation.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.1.
Lim itedapplicationreAssem bly

1.1(1)ThisActappliestotheAssembly,butonlyinrespectofrecordsofreviewableexpensesoftheOppositionleadersandthe
personsemployedintheirofficesandinrespectofthepersonalinformationcontainedinthoserecords.2002,c.34,Sched.B,s.2.
Sam e
(2)Sections11,31,32,33,34,36,44,45and46donotapplywithrespecttotheAssembly.2002,c.34,Sched.B,s.2.
Definitions
(3)Inthissection,
Oppositionleaderhasthesamemeaningasinsection1oftheCab inetMinistersandOppositionLeadersExpensesReview
andAccountab ilityAct,2002(chefdunpartidelopposition)
reviewableexpensemeansareviewableexpenseasdescribedinsection3oftheCab inetMinistersandOppositionLeaders
ExpensesReviewandAccountab ilityAct,2002.(dpensesujetteexamen)2002,c.34,Sched.B,s.2.
Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (3) is repealed and the following
substituted:(See:2014,c.13,Sched.4,ss.8,9)
Definitions
(3)Inthissection,
Oppositionleaderhasthesamemeaningasinsection1ofthePoliticiansExpensesReviewAct,2002(chefdunpartide
lopposition)
reviewableexpensemeansareviewableexpenseasdescribedinsection3ofthePoliticiansExpensesReviewAct,2002.
(dpensesujetteexamen)2014,c.13,Sched.4,s.8.
SectionAmendmentswithdateinforce(d/m/y) [+]
Definitions
2.(1)InthisAct,
closerelativemeansaparent,child,grandparent,grandchild,brother,sister,uncle,aunt,nepheworniece,includingby
adoption(procheparent)
ecclesiasticalrecordsmeanstheoperational,administrativeandtheologicalrecords,includingrecordsrelatingtothepracticeof
faith,ofachurchorotherreligiousorganization(documentsecclsiastiques)
educationalinstitutionmeansaninstitutionthatisacollegeofappliedartsandtechnologyorauniversity(tablissement
denseignement)
head,inrespectofaninstitution,means,
(0.a)inthecaseoftheAssembly,theSpeaker,
(a)inthecaseofaministry,theministeroftheCrownwhopresidesovertheministry,
(a.1)inthecaseofapublichospital,thechairoftheboardofthehospital,
(a.2)inthecaseofaprivatehospital,thesuperintendent,
(a.3)inthecaseoftheUniversityofOttawaHeartInstitute/InstitutdecardiologiedelUniversitdOttawa,theChairoftheboard,
and
(b)inthecaseofanyotherinstitution,thepersondesignatedasheadofthatinstitutionintheregulations(personne
responsable)
hospitalmeans,
(a)apublichospital,
(b)aprivatehospital,and
(c)theUniversityofOttawaHeartInstitute/InstitutdecardiologiedelUniversitdOttawa(hpital)
InformationandPrivacyCommissionerandCommissionermeantheCommissionerappointedundersubsection4(1)
(commissairelinformationetlaprotectiondelavieprive,commissaire)
institutionmeans,
(0.a)theAssembly,
(a)aministryoftheGovernmentofOntario,
(a.1)aserviceproviderorganizationwithinthemeaningofsection17.1oftheMinistryofGovernmentServicesAct,
(a.2)ahospital,and
(b)anyagency,board,commission,corporationorotherbodydesignatedasaninstitutionintheregulations(institution)
lawenforcementmeans,
(a)policing,
(b)investigationsorinspectionsthatleadorcouldleadtoproceedingsinacourtortribunalifapenaltyorsanctioncouldbe
imposedinthoseproceedings,or
(c)theconductofproceedingsreferredtoinclause(b)(excutiondelaloi)
personalinformationmeansrecordedinformationaboutanidentifiableindividual,including,
(a)informationrelatingtotherace,nationalorethnicorigin,colour,religion,age,sex,sexualorientationormaritalorfamilystatus
oftheindividual,
(b)informationrelatingtotheeducationorthemedical,psychiatric,psychological,criminaloremploymenthistoryofthe
individualorinformationrelatingtofinancialtransactionsinwhichtheindividualhasbeeninvolved,
(c)anyidentifyingnumber,symbolorotherparticularassignedtotheindividual,
(d)theaddress,telephonenumber,fingerprintsorbloodtypeoftheindividual,
(e)thepersonalopinionsorviewsoftheindividualexceptwheretheyrelatetoanotherindividual,
(f)correspondencesenttoaninstitutionbytheindividualthatisimplicitlyorexplicitlyofaprivateorconfidentialnature,and
repliestothatcorrespondencethatwouldrevealthecontentsoftheoriginalcorrespondence,
(g)theviewsoropinionsofanotherindividualabouttheindividual,and
(h)theindividualsnamewhereitappearswithotherpersonalinformationrelatingtotheindividualorwherethedisclosureofthe
namewouldrevealotherpersonalinformationabouttheindividual(renseignementspersonnels)
personalinformationbankmeansacollectionofpersonalinformationthatisorganizedandcapableofbeingretrievedusingan
individualsnameoranidentifyingnumberorparticularassignedtotheindividual(banquederenseignementspersonnels)
privatehospitalmeansaprivatehospitalwithinthemeaningofthePrivateHospitalsAct(hpitalpriv)
publichospitalmeansahospitalwithinthemeaningofthePub licHospitalsAct(hpitalpublic)
recordmeansanyrecordofinformationhoweverrecorded,whetherinprintedform,onfilm,byelectronicmeansorotherwise,
andincludes,
(a)correspondence,amemorandum,abook,aplan,amap,adrawing,adiagram,apictorialorgraphicwork,aphotograph,a
film,amicrofilm,asoundrecording,avideotape,amachinereadablerecord,anyotherdocumentarymaterial,regardlessof
physicalformorcharacteristics,andanycopythereof,and
(b)subjecttotheregulations,anyrecordthatiscapableofbeingproducedfromamachinereadablerecordunderthecontrolof
aninstitutionbymeansofcomputerhardwareandsoftwareoranyotherinformationstorageequipmentandtechnical
expertisenormallyusedbytheinstitution(document)
regulationsmeanstheregulationsmadeunderthisAct(rglements)
responsibleministermeanstheministeroftheCrownwhoisdesignatedbyorderoftheLieutenantGovernorinCouncilunder
section3(ministreresponsable)
spousemeans,
(a)aspouseasdefinedinsection1oftheFamilyLawAct,or
(b)eitheroftwopersonswholivetogetherinaconjugalrelationshipoutsidemarriage.(conjoint)R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.2(1)
2002,c.34,Sched.B,s.32005,c.28,Sched.F,s.1(1,3)2006,c.19,Sched.N,s.1(1)2006,c.34,Sched.C,s.12006,
c.34,Sched.F,s.1(1)2010,c.25,s.24(15)2016,c.23,s.49(1).
Personalinform ation
(2)Personalinformationdoesnotincludeinformationaboutanindividualwhohasbeendeadformorethanthirtyyears.R.S.O.
1990,c.F.31,s.2(2).
Businessidentityinform ation,etc.
(3)Personalinformationdoesnotincludethename,title,contactinformationordesignationofanindividualthatidentifiesthe
individualinabusiness,professionalorofficialcapacity.2006,c.34,Sched.C,s.2.
Sam e
(4)Forgreatercertainty,subsection(3)appliesevenifanindividualcarriesoutbusiness,professionalorofficialresponsibilities
fromtheirdwellingandthecontactinformationfortheindividualrelatestothatdwelling.2006,c.34,Sched.C,s.2.
PARTI
ADMINISTRATION
Responsiblem inister
3.TheLieutenantGovernorinCouncilmaybyorderdesignateaministeroftheCrowntobetheresponsibleministerforthe
purposesofthisAct.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.3.
Inform ationandPrivacyCom m issioner

4.(1)Thereshallbeappointed,asanofficeroftheLegislature,anInformationandPrivacyCommissionertoexercisethepowers
andperformthedutiesprescribedbythisoranyotherAct.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.4(1).
Appointm ent
(2)TheCommissionershallbeappointedbytheLieutenantGovernorinCouncilontheaddressoftheAssembly.R.S.O.1990,
c.F.31,s.4(2).
Term andrem ovalfrom office

(3)TheCommissionershallholdofficeforatermoffiveyearsandmaybereappointedforafurthertermorterms,butisremovable
atanytimeforcausebytheLieutenantGovernorinCouncilontheaddressoftheAssembly.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.4(3).
AssistantCom m issioners
(4)FromtheofficersoftheCommissionersstaff,theCommissionershallappointoneortwoAssistantCommissionersandmay
appointanAssistantCommissionerforPersonalHealthInformation.2004,c.3,Sched.A,s.81(1).
Natureofem ploym ent

5.(1)TheCommissionershallworkexclusivelyasCommissionerandshallnotholdanyotherofficeundertheCrownorengagein
anyotheremployment.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.5(1).
Notapublicservant
(2)TheCommissionerisnotapublicservantwithinthemeaningofthePub licServiceofOntarioAct,2006.2006,c.35,Sched.C,
s.47(1).
Salary
6.(1)TheCommissionershallbepaidasalarytobefixedbytheLieutenantGovernorinCouncil.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.6(1).
Idem
(2)ThesalaryoftheCommissionershallnotbereducedexceptontheaddressoftheAssembly.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.6(2).
Expenses
(3)TheCommissionerisentitledtobepaidreasonabletravellingandlivingexpenseswhileabsentfromhisorherordinaryplaceof
residenceintheexerciseofanyfunctionsunderthisAct.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.6(3).
Pension
(4)TheCommissionerisamemberofthePublicServicePensionPlan.1996,c.6,s.3.
Tem poraryCom m issioner

7.If,whiletheLegislatureisnotinsession,theCommissionerdies,resignsorisunableorneglectstoperformthefunctionsofthe
officeofCommissioner,theLieutenantGovernorinCouncilmayappointaTemporaryCommissionertoholdofficeforatermofnot
morethansixmonthswhoshall,whileinsuchoffice,havethepowersanddutiesoftheCommissionerandshallbepaidsuch
salaryorotherremunerationandexpensesastheLieutenantGovernorinCouncilmayfix.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.7.
Staff
8.(1)SubjecttotheapprovaloftheLieutenantGovernorinCouncil,theCommissionermayemploymediatorsandanyotherofficers
andemployeestheCommissionerconsidersnecessaryfortheefficientoperationoftheofficeandmaydeterminetheirsalaryand
remunerationandtermsandconditionsofemployment.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.8(1).
Benefits
(2)ThebenefitsdeterminedunderPartIIIofthePub licServiceofOntarioAct,2006withrespecttothefollowingmattersforpublic
servantsemployedunderthatParttoworkinaministry,otherthaninaministersoffice,whoarenotwithinabargainingunitapplyto
theemployeesoftheofficeoftheCommissioner:
1.Cumulativevacationandsickleavecreditsforregularattendanceandpaymentsinrespectofsuchcredits.
2.Plansforgrouplifeinsurance,medicalsurgicalinsuranceorlongtermincomeprotection.
3.Thegrantingofleavesofabsence.2006,c.35,Sched.C,s.47(2).
Sam e
(2.1)Forthepurposesofsubsection(2),ifabenefitapplicabletoanemployeeoftheofficeoftheCommissioneriscontingenton
theexerciseofadiscretionarypowerortheperformanceofadiscretionaryfunction,thepowermaybeexercisedorthefunctionmay
beperformedbytheCommissioneroranypersonauthorizedinwritingbytheCommissioner.2006,c.35,Sched.C,s.47(2).
PublicServicePensionPlan
(3)TheCommissionershallbedeemedtohavebeendesignatedbytheLieutenantGovernorinCouncilunderthePub licService
PensionActasacommissionwhosepermanentandprobationarystaffarerequiredtobemembersofthePublicServicePension
Plan.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.8(3).
Financial
Prem isesandsupplies
9.(1)TheCommissionermayleaseanypremisesandacquireanyequipmentandsuppliesnecessaryfortheefficientoperationof
theofficeoftheCommissioner.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.9(1).
Audit
(2)TheaccountsandfinancialtransactionsoftheofficeoftheCommissionershallbeauditedannuallybytheAuditorGeneral.
R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.9(2)2004,c.17,s.32.
PARTII
FREEDOMOFINFORMATION
ACCESSTORECORDS
Rightofaccess
10.(1)Subjecttosubsection69(2),everypersonhasarightofaccesstoarecordorapartofarecordinthecustodyorunderthe
controlofaninstitutionunless,
(a)therecordorthepartoftherecordfallswithinoneoftheexemptionsundersections12to22or
(b)theheadisoftheopiniononreasonablegroundsthattherequestforaccessisfrivolousorvexatious.1996,c.1,Sched.K,
s.12010,c.25,s.24(6).
Severabilityofrecord
(2)Ifaninstitutionreceivesarequestforaccesstoarecordthatcontainsinformationthatfallswithinoneoftheexemptionsunder
sections12to22andtheheadoftheinstitutionisnotoftheopinionthattherequestisfrivolousorvexatious,theheadshall
discloseasmuchoftherecordascanreasonablybeseveredwithoutdisclosingtheinformationthatfallsunderoneofthe
exemptions.1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.1.
Measurestoensurepreservationofrecords
10.1Everyheadofaninstitutionshallensurethatreasonablemeasuresrespectingtherecordsinthecustodyorunderthecontrol
oftheinstitutionaredeveloped,documentedandputintoplacetopreservetherecordsinaccordancewithanyrecordkeepingor
recordsretentionrequirements,rulesorpolicies,whetherestablishedunderanActorotherwise,thatapplytotheinstitution.2014,
c.13,Sched.6,s.1.
Obligationtodisclose
11.(1)DespiteanyotherprovisionofthisAct,aheadshall,assoonaspracticable,discloseanyrecordtothepublicorpersons
affectediftheheadhasreasonableandprobablegroundstobelievethatitisinthepublicinteresttodosoandthattherecord
revealsagraveenvironmental,healthorsafetyhazardtothepublic.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.11(1).
Notice
(2)Beforedisclosingarecordundersubsection(1),theheadshallcausenoticetobegiventoanypersontowhomtheinformation
intherecordrelates,ifitispracticabletodoso.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.11(2).
Contentsofnotice
(3)Thenoticeshallcontain,
(a)astatementthattheheadintendstoreleasearecordorapartofarecordthatmayaffecttheinterestsoftheperson
(b)adescriptionofthecontentsoftherecordorpartthatrelatetothepersonand
(c)astatementthatifthepersonmakesrepresentationsforthwithtotheheadastowhytherecordorpartthereofshouldnotbe
disclosed,thoserepresentationswillbeconsideredbythehead.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.11(3).
Representations
(4)Apersonwhoisgivennoticeundersubsection(2)maymakerepresentationsforthwithtotheheadconcerningwhytherecordor
partshouldnotbedisclosed.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.11(4).
EXEMPTIONS
Cabinetrecords
12.(1)AheadshallrefusetodisclosearecordwherethedisclosurewouldrevealthesubstanceofdeliberationsoftheExecutive
Counciloritscommittees,including,
(a)anagenda,minuteorotherrecordofthedeliberationsordecisionsoftheExecutiveCounciloritscommittees
(b)arecordcontainingpolicyoptionsorrecommendationssubmitted,orpreparedforsubmission,totheExecutiveCouncilorits
committees
(c)arecordthatdoesnotcontainpolicyoptionsorrecommendationsreferredtoinclause(b)andthatdoescontainbackground
explanationsoranalysesofproblemssubmitted,orpreparedforsubmission,totheExecutiveCounciloritscommitteesfor
theirconsiderationinmakingdecisions,beforethosedecisionsaremadeandimplemented
(d)arecordusedfororreflectingconsultationamongministersoftheCrownonmattersrelatingtothemakingofgovernment
decisionsortheformulationofgovernmentpolicy
(e)arecordpreparedtobriefaministeroftheCrowninrelationtomattersthatarebeforeorareproposedtobebroughtbefore
theExecutiveCounciloritscommittees,orarethesubjectofconsultationsamongministersrelatingtogovernment
decisionsortheformulationofgovernmentpolicyand
(f)draftlegislationorregulations.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.12(1).
Exception
(2)Despitesubsection(1),aheadshallnotrefuseundersubsection(1)todisclosearecordwhere,
(a)therecordismorethantwentyyearsoldor
(b)theExecutiveCouncilforwhich,orinrespectofwhich,therecordhasbeenpreparedconsentstoaccessbeinggiven.R.S.O.
1990,c.F.31,s.12(2).
Advicetogovernm ent
13.(1)Aheadmayrefusetodisclosearecordwherethedisclosurewouldrevealadviceorrecommendationsofapublicservant,
anyotherpersonemployedintheserviceofaninstitutionoraconsultantretainedbyaninstitution.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.13(1).
Exception
(2)Despitesubsection(1),aheadshallnotrefuseundersubsection(1)todisclosearecordthatcontains,
(a)factualmaterial
(b)astatisticalsurvey
(c)areportbyavaluator,whetherornotthevaluatorisanofficeroftheinstitution
(d)anenvironmentalimpactstatementorsimilarrecord
(e)areportofatestcarriedoutonaproductforthepurposeofgovernmentequipmenttestingoraconsumertestreport
(f)areportorstudyontheperformanceorefficiencyofaninstitution,whetherthereportorstudyisofageneralnatureorisin
respectofaparticularprogramorpolicy
(g)afeasibilitystudyorothertechnicalstudy,includingacostestimate,relatingtoagovernmentpolicyorproject
(h)areportcontainingtheresultsoffieldresearchundertakenbeforetheformulationofapolicyproposal
(i)afinalplanorproposaltochangeaprogramofaninstitution,orfortheestablishmentofanewprogram,includingabudgetary
estimatefortheprogram,whetherornottheplanorproposalissubjecttoapproval,unlesstheplanorproposalistobe
submittedtotheExecutiveCounciloritscommittees
(j)areportofaninterdepartmentalcommitteetaskforceorsimilarbody,orofacommitteeortaskforcewithinaninstitution,
whichhasbeenestablishedforthepurposeofpreparingareportonaparticulartopic,unlessthereportistobesubmittedto
theExecutiveCounciloritscommittees
(k)areportofacommittee,councilorotherbodywhichisattachedtoaninstitutionandwhichhasbeenestablishedforthe
purposeofundertakinginquiriesandmakingreportsorrecommendationstotheinstitution
(l)thereasonsforafinaldecision,orderorrulingofanofficeroftheinstitutionmadeduringorattheconclusionoftheexerciseof
discretionarypowerconferredbyorunderanenactmentorschemeadministeredbytheinstitution,whetherornotthe
enactmentorschemeallowsanappealtobetakenagainstthedecision,orderorruling,whetherornotthereasons,
(i)arecontainedinaninternalmemorandumoftheinstitutionorinaletteraddressedbyanofficeroremployeeofthe
institutiontoanamedperson,or
(ii)weregivenbytheofficerwhomadethedecision,orderorrulingorwereincorporatedbyreferenceintothedecision,order
orruling.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.13(2).
Idem
(3)Despitesubsection(1),aheadshallnotrefuseundersubsection(1)todisclosearecordwheretherecordismorethantwenty
yearsoldorwheretheheadhaspubliclycitedtherecordasthebasisformakingadecisionorformulatingapolicy.R.S.O.1990,
c.F.31,s.13(3)2016,c.5,Sched.10,s.1.
Law enforcem ent

14.(1)Aheadmayrefusetodisclosearecordwherethedisclosurecouldreasonablybeexpectedto,
(a)interferewithalawenforcementmatter
(b)interferewithaninvestigationundertakenwithaviewtoalawenforcementproceedingorfromwhichalawenforcement
proceedingislikelytoresult
(c)revealinvestigativetechniquesandprocedurescurrentlyinuseorlikelytobeusedinlawenforcement
(d)disclosetheidentityofaconfidentialsourceofinformationinrespectofalawenforcementmatter,ordiscloseinformation
furnishedonlybytheconfidentialsource
(e)endangerthelifeorphysicalsafetyofalawenforcementofficeroranyotherperson
(f)depriveapersonoftherighttoafairtrialorimpartialadjudication
(g)interferewiththegatheringoforreveallawenforcementintelligenceinformationrespectingorganizationsorpersons
(h)revealarecordwhichhasbeenconfiscatedfromapersonbyapeaceofficerinaccordancewithanActorregulation
(i)endangerthesecurityofabuildingorthesecurityofavehiclecarryingitems,orofasystemorprocedureestablishedforthe
protectionofitems,forwhichprotectionisreasonablyrequired
(j)facilitatetheescapefromcustodyofapersonwhoisunderlawfuldetention
(k)jeopardizethesecurityofacentreforlawfuldetentionor
(l)facilitatethecommissionofanunlawfulactorhamperthecontrolofcrime.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.14(1)2002,c.18,
Sched.K,s.1(1).
Idem
(2)Aheadmayrefusetodisclosearecord,
(a)thatisareportpreparedinthecourseoflawenforcement,inspectionsorinvestigationsbyanagencywhichhasthefunction
ofenforcingandregulatingcompliancewithalaw
(b)thatisalawenforcementrecordwherethedisclosurewouldconstituteanoffenceunderanActofParliament
(c)thatisalawenforcementrecordwherethedisclosurecouldreasonablybeexpectedtoexposetheauthoroftherecordorany
personwhohasbeenquotedorparaphrasedintherecordtocivilliabilityor
(d)thatcontainsinformationaboutthehistory,supervisionorreleaseofapersonunderthecontrolorsupervisionofa
correctionalauthority.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.14(2)2002,c.18,Sched.K,s.1(2).
Refusaltoconfirm ordenyexistenceofrecord
(3)Aheadmayrefusetoconfirmordenytheexistenceofarecordtowhichsubsection(1)or(2)apply.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.14(3).
Exception
(4)Despiteclause(2)(a),aheadshalldisclosearecordthatisareportpreparedinthecourseofroutineinspectionsbyanagency
wherethatagencyisauthorizedtoenforceandregulatecompliancewithaparticularstatuteofOntario.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,
s.14(4).
Idem
(5)Subsections(1)and(2)donotapplytoarecordonthedegreeofsuccessachievedinalawenforcementprogramincluding
statisticalanalysesunlessdisclosureofsucharecordmayprejudice,interferewithoradverselyaffectanyofthemattersreferredto
inthosesubsections.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.14(5).
CivilRemediesAct,2001
14.1Aheadmayrefusetodisclosearecordandmayrefusetoconfirmordenytheexistenceofarecordifdisclosureoftherecord
couldreasonablybeexpectedtointerferewiththeabilityoftheAttorneyGeneraltodeterminewhetheraproceedingshouldbe
commencedundertheCivilRemediesAct,2001,conductaproceedingunderthatActorenforceanordermadeunderthatAct.
2001,c.28,s.22(1)2002,c.18,Sched.K,s.22007,c.13,s.43(1).
ProhibitingProfitingfromRecountingCrimesAct,2002
14.2Aheadmayrefusetodisclosearecordandmayrefusetoconfirmordenytheexistenceofarecordifdisclosureoftherecord
couldreasonablybeexpectedtointerferewiththeabilityoftheAttorneyGeneraltodeterminewhetheraproceedingshouldbe
commencedundertheProhib itingProfitingfromRecountingCrimesAct,2002,conductaproceedingunderthatActorenforcean
ordermadeunderthatAct.2002,c.2,ss.15(1),19(4)2002,c.18,Sched.K,s.3.
Relationsw ithothergovernm ents

15.Aheadmayrefusetodisclosearecordwherethedisclosurecouldreasonablybeexpectedto,
(a)prejudicetheconductofintergovernmentalrelationsbytheGovernmentofOntariooraninstitution
(b)revealinformationreceivedinconfidencefromanothergovernmentoritsagenciesbyaninstitutionor
(c)revealinformationreceivedinconfidencefromaninternationalorganizationofstatesorabodythereofbyaninstitution,
andshallnotdiscloseanysuchrecordwithoutthepriorapprovaloftheExecutiveCouncil.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.152002,c.18,
Sched.K,s.4.
Defence
16.AheadmayrefusetodisclosearecordwherethedisclosurecouldreasonablybeexpectedtoprejudicethedefenceofCanada
orofanyforeignstatealliedorassociatedwithCanadaorbeinjurioustothedetection,preventionorsuppressionofespionage,
sabotageorterrorismandshallnotdiscloseanysuchrecordwithoutthepriorapprovaloftheExecutiveCouncil.R.S.O.1990,
c.F.31,s.162002,c.18,Sched.K,s.5.
Thirdpartyinform ation
17.(1)Aheadshallrefusetodisclosearecordthatrevealsatradesecretorscientific,technical,commercial,financialorlabour
relationsinformation,suppliedinconfidenceimplicitlyorexplicitly,wherethedisclosurecouldreasonablybeexpectedto,
(a)prejudicesignificantlythecompetitivepositionorinterferesignificantlywiththecontractualorothernegotiationsofaperson,
groupofpersons,ororganization
(b)resultinsimilarinformationnolongerbeingsuppliedtotheinstitutionwhereitisinthepublicinterestthatsimilarinformation
continuetobesosupplied
(c)resultinunduelossorgaintoanyperson,group,committeeorfinancialinstitutionoragencyor
(d)revealinformationsuppliedtoorthereportofaconciliationofficer,mediator,labourrelationsofficerorotherpersonappointed
toresolvealabourrelationsdispute.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.17(1)2002,c.18,Sched.K,s.6.
Taxinform ation
(2)Aheadshallrefusetodisclosearecordthatrevealsinformationthatwasobtainedonataxreturnorgatheredforthepurposeof
determiningtaxliabilityorcollectingatax.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.17(2).
Consenttodisclosure
(3)Aheadmaydisclosearecorddescribedinsubsection(1)or(2)ifthepersontowhomtheinformationrelatesconsentstothe
disclosure.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.17(3).
Econom icandotherinterestsofOntario
18.(1)Aheadmayrefusetodisclosearecordthatcontains,
(a)tradesecretsorfinancial,commercial,scientificortechnicalinformationthatbelongstotheGovernmentofOntariooran
institutionandhasmonetaryvalueorpotentialmonetaryvalue
(b)informationobtainedthroughresearchbyanemployeeofaninstitutionwherethedisclosurecouldreasonablybeexpectedto
deprivetheemployeeofpriorityofpublication
(c)informationwherethedisclosurecouldreasonablybeexpectedtoprejudicetheeconomicinterestsofaninstitutionorthe
competitivepositionofaninstitution
(d)informationwherethedisclosurecouldreasonablybeexpectedtobeinjurioustothefinancialinterestsoftheGovernmentof
OntarioortheabilityoftheGovernmentofOntariotomanagetheeconomyofOntario
(e)positions,plans,procedures,criteriaorinstructionstobeappliedtoanynegotiationscarriedonortobecarriedonbyoron
behalfofaninstitutionortheGovernmentofOntario
(f)plansrelatingtothemanagementofpersonnelortheadministrationofaninstitutionthathavenotyetbeenputintooperation
ormadepublic
(g)informationincludingtheproposedplans,policiesorprojectsofaninstitutionwherethedisclosurecouldreasonablybe
expectedtoresultinprematuredisclosureofapendingpolicydecisionorunduefinancialbenefitorlosstoaperson
(h)informationrelatingtospecifictestsortestingproceduresortechniquesthataretobeusedforaneducationalpurpose,if
disclosurecouldreasonablybeexpectedtoprejudicetheuseorresultsofthetestsortestingproceduresortechniques
(i)submissionsinrespectofamatterundertheMunicipalBoundaryNegotiationsActcommencedbeforeitsrepealbythe
MunicipalAct,2001,byapartymunicipalityorotherbodybeforethematterisresolved
(j)informationprovidedinconfidenceto,orrecordspreparedwiththeexpectationofconfidentialityby,ahospitalcommitteeto
assessorevaluatethequalityofhealthcareanddirectlyrelatedprogramsandservicesprovidedbyahospital,ifthe
assessmentorevaluationisforthepurposeofimprovingthatcareandtheprogramsandservices.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,
s.18(1)2002,c.17,Sched.F,Table2002,c.18,Sched.K,s.72005,c.28,Sched.F,s.22011,c.9,Sched.15,s.1.
Exception
(2)Aheadshallnotrefuseundersubsection(1)todisclosearecordthatcontainstheresultsofproductorenvironmentaltesting
carriedoutbyorforaninstitution,unless,
(a)thetestingwasdoneasaservicetoaperson,agroupofpersonsoranorganizationotherthananinstitutionandforafeeor
(b)thetestingwasconductedaspreliminaryorexperimentaltestsforthepurposeofdevelopingmethodsoftesting.R.S.O.
1990,c.F.31,s.18(2).
Inform ationw ithrespecttoclosedm eetings

18.1(1)Aheadmayrefusetodisclosearecordthatrevealsthesubstanceofdeliberationsofameetingofthegoverningbodyora
committeeofthegoverningbodyofaneducationalinstitutionorahospitalifastatuteauthorizesholdingthemeetingintheabsence
ofthepublicandthesubjectmatterofthemeeting,
(a)isadraftofabylaw,resolutionorlegislationor
(b)islitigationorpossiblelitigation.2005,c.28,Sched.F,s.32010,c.25,s.24(7).
Exception
(2)Despitesubsection(1),theheadshallnotrefusetodisclosearecordundersubsection(1)if,
(a)theinformationisnotheldconfidentially
(b)thesubjectmatterofthedeliberationshasbeenconsideredinameetingopentothepublicor
(c)therecordismorethan20yearsold.2005,c.28,Sched.F,s.3.
ApplicationofAct
(3)Theexemptioninsubsection(1)isinadditiontoanyotherexemptionsinthisAct.2005,c.28,Sched.F,s.3.
Solicitorclientprivilege
19.Aheadmayrefusetodisclosearecord,
(a)thatissubjecttosolicitorclientprivilege
(b)thatwaspreparedbyorforCrowncounselforuseingivinglegaladviceorincontemplationoforforuseinlitigationor
(c)thatwaspreparedbyorforcounselemployedorretainedbyaneducationalinstitutionorahospitalforuseingivinglegal
adviceorincontemplationoforforuseinlitigation.2005,c.28,Sched.F,s.42010,c.25,s.24(8).
Dangertosafetyorhealth
20.Aheadmayrefusetodisclosearecordwherethedisclosurecouldreasonablybeexpectedtoseriouslythreatenthesafetyor
healthofanindividual.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.202002,c.18,Sched.K,s.8.
Personalprivacy
21.(1)Aheadshallrefusetodisclosepersonalinformationtoanypersonotherthantheindividualtowhomtheinformationrelates
except,
(a)uponthepriorwrittenrequestorconsentoftheindividual,iftherecordisonetowhichtheindividualisentitledtohaveaccess
(b)incompellingcircumstancesaffectingthehealthorsafetyofanindividual,ifupondisclosurenotificationthereofismailedto
thelastknownaddressoftheindividualtowhomtheinformationrelates
(c)personalinformationcollectedandmaintainedspecificallyforthepurposeofcreatingarecordavailabletothegeneralpublic
(d)underanActofOntarioorCanadathatexpresslyauthorizesthedisclosure
(e)foraresearchpurposeif,
(i)thedisclosureisconsistentwiththeconditionsorreasonableexpectationsofdisclosureunderwhichthepersonal
informationwasprovided,collectedorobtained,
(ii)theresearchpurposeforwhichthedisclosureistobemadecannotbereasonablyaccomplishedunlesstheinformation
isprovidedinindividuallyidentifiableform,and
(iii)thepersonwhoistoreceivetherecordhasagreedtocomplywiththeconditionsrelatingtosecurityandconfidentiality
prescribedbytheregulationsor
(f)ifthedisclosuredoesnotconstituteanunjustifiedinvasionofpersonalprivacy.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.21(1).
Criteriareinvasionofprivacy
(2)Ahead,indeterminingwhetheradisclosureofpersonalinformationconstitutesanunjustifiedinvasionofpersonalprivacy,shall
consideralltherelevantcircumstances,includingwhether,
(a)thedisclosureisdesirableforthepurposeofsubjectingtheactivitiesoftheGovernmentofOntarioanditsagenciestopublic
scrutiny
(b)accesstothepersonalinformationmaypromotepublichealthandsafety
(c)accesstothepersonalinformationwillpromoteinformedchoiceinthepurchaseofgoodsandservices
(d)thepersonalinformationisrelevanttoafairdeterminationofrightsaffectingthepersonwhomadetherequest
(e)theindividualtowhomtheinformationrelateswillbeexposedunfairlytopecuniaryorotherharm
(f)thepersonalinformationishighlysensitive
(g)thepersonalinformationisunlikelytobeaccurateorreliable
(h)thepersonalinformationhasbeensuppliedbytheindividualtowhomtheinformationrelatesinconfidenceand
(i)thedisclosuremayunfairlydamagethereputationofanypersonreferredtointherecord.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.21(2).
Presum edinvasionofprivacy
(3)Adisclosureofpersonalinformationispresumedtoconstituteanunjustifiedinvasionofpersonalprivacywherethepersonal
information,
(a)relatestoamedical,psychiatricorpsychologicalhistory,diagnosis,condition,treatmentorevaluation
(b)wascompiledandisidentifiableaspartofaninvestigationintoapossibleviolationoflaw,excepttotheextentthatdisclosure
isnecessarytoprosecutetheviolationortocontinuetheinvestigation
(c)relatestoeligibilityforsocialserviceorwelfarebenefitsortothedeterminationofbenefitlevels
(d)relatestoemploymentoreducationalhistory
(e)wasobtainedonataxreturnorgatheredforthepurposeofcollectingatax
(f)describesanindividualsfinances,income,assets,liabilities,networth,bankbalances,financialhistoryoractivities,or
creditworthiness
(g)consistsofpersonalrecommendationsorevaluations,characterreferencesorpersonnelevaluationsor
(h)indicatestheindividualsracialorethnicorigin,sexualorientationorreligiousorpoliticalbeliefsorassociations.R.S.O.
1990,c.F.31,s.21(3).
Lim itation
(4)Despitesubsection(3),adisclosuredoesnotconstituteanunjustifiedinvasionofpersonalprivacyifit,
(a)disclosestheclassification,salaryrangeandbenefits,oremploymentresponsibilitiesofanindividualwhoisorwasan
officeroremployeeofaninstitutionoramemberofthestaffofaminister
(b)disclosesfinancialorotherdetailsofacontractforpersonalservicesbetweenanindividualandaninstitution
(c)disclosesdetailsofalicenceorpermitorasimilardiscretionaryfinancialbenefitconferredonanindividualbyaninstitutionor
aheadundercircumstanceswhere,
(i)theindividualrepresents1percentormoreofallpersonsandorganizationsinOntarioreceivingasimilarbenefit,and
(ii)thevalueofthebenefittotheindividualrepresents1percentormoreofthetotalvalueofsimilarbenefitsprovidedtoother
personsandorganizationsinOntarioor
(d)disclosespersonalinformationaboutadeceasedindividualtothespouseoracloserelativeofthedeceasedindividual,and
theheadissatisfiedthat,inthecircumstances,thedisclosureisdesirableforcompassionatereasons.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,
s.21(4)2006,c.19,Sched.N,s.1(2).
Refusaltoconfirm ordenyexistenceofrecord
(5)Aheadmayrefusetoconfirmordenytheexistenceofarecordifdisclosureoftherecordwouldconstituteanunjustifiedinvasion
ofpersonalprivacy.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.21(5).
Speciesatrisk
21.1Aheadmayrefusetodisclosearecordwherethedisclosurecouldreasonablybeexpectedtoleadto,
(a)killing,harming,harassing,capturingortakingalivingmemberofaspecies,contrarytoclause9(1)(a)oftheEndangered
SpeciesAct,2007
(b)possessing,transporting,collecting,buying,selling,leasing,tradingorofferingtobuy,sell,leaseortradealivingordead
memberofaspecies,anypartofalivingordeadmemberofaspecies,oranythingderivedfromalivingordeadmemberofa
species,contrarytoclause9(1)(b)oftheEndangeredSpeciesAct,2007or
(c)damagingordestroyingthehabitatofaspecies,contrarytoclause10(1)(a)or(b)oftheEndangeredSpeciesAct,2007.
2007,c.6,s.61.
Inform ationsoontobepublished
22.Aheadmayrefusetodisclosearecordwhere,
(a)therecordortheinformationcontainedintherecordhasbeenpublishedoriscurrentlyavailabletothepublicor
(b)theheadbelievesonreasonablegroundsthattherecordortheinformationcontainedintherecordwillbepublishedbyan
institutionwithinninetydaysaftertherequestismadeorwithinsuchfurtherperiodoftimeasmaybenecessaryforprintingor
translatingthematerialforthepurposeofprintingit.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.22.
Exem ptionsnottoapply
23.Anexemptionfromdisclosureofarecordundersections13,15,17,18,20,21and21.1doesnotapplywhereacompelling
publicinterestinthedisclosureoftherecordclearlyoutweighsthepurposeoftheexemption.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.231997,
c.41,s.118(2).
ACCESSPROCEDURE
Request
24.(1)Apersonseekingaccesstoarecordshall,
(a)makearequestinwritingtotheinstitutionthatthepersonbelieveshascustodyorcontroloftherecord
(b)providesufficientdetailtoenableanexperiencedemployeeoftheinstitution,uponareasonableeffort,toidentifytherecord
and
(c)atthetimeofmakingtherequest,paythefeeprescribedbytheregulationsforthatpurpose.1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.2.
Frivolousrequest
(1.1)Iftheheadoftheinstitutionisoftheopiniononreasonablegroundsthattherequestisfrivolousorvexatious,subsections(2)to
(5)donotapplytotherequest.1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.2.
Sufficiencyofdetail
(2)Iftherequestdoesnotsufficientlydescribetherecordsought,theinstitutionshallinformtheapplicantofthedefectandshall
offerassistanceinreformulatingtherequestsoastocomplywithsubsection(1).R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.24(2).
Requestforcontinuingaccesstorecord
(3)Theapplicantmayindicateintherequestthatitshall,ifgranted,continuetohaveeffectforaspecifiedperiodofuptotwoyears.
R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.24(3).
Institutiontoprovideschedule
(4)Whenarequestthatistocontinuetohaveeffectisgranted,theinstitutionshallprovidetheapplicantwith,
(a)ascheduleshowingdatesinthespecifiedperiodonwhichtherequestshallbedeemedtohavebeenreceivedagain,and
explainingwhythosedateswerechosenand
(b)astatementthattheapplicantmayasktheCommissionertoreviewtheschedule.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.24(4).
Actappliesasifnew requestsw erebeingm ade

(5)ThisActappliesasifanewrequestwerebeingmadeoneachofthedatesshownintheschedule.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,
s.24(5).
Requesttobeforw arded
25.(1)Whereaninstitutionreceivesarequestforaccesstoarecordthattheinstitutiondoesnothaveinitscustodyorunderits
control,theheadshallmakeallnecessaryinquiriestodeterminewhetheranotherinstitutionhascustodyorcontroloftherecord,
andwheretheheaddeterminesthatanotherinstitutionhascustodyorcontroloftherecord,theheadshallwithinfifteendaysafter
therequestisreceived,
(a)forwardtherequesttotheotherinstitutionand
(b)givewrittennoticetothepersonwhomadetherequestthatithasbeenforwardedtotheotherinstitution.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,
s.25(1).
Transferofrequest
(2)Whereaninstitutionreceivesarequestforaccesstoarecordandtheheadconsidersthatanotherinstitutionhasagreater
interestintherecord,theheadmaytransfertherequestand,ifnecessary,therecordtotheotherinstitution,withinfifteendaysafter
therequestisreceived,inwhichcasetheheadtransferringtherequestshallgivewrittennoticeofthetransfertothepersonwho
madetherequest.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.25(2).
Greaterinterest
(3)Forthepurposeofsubsection(2),anotherinstitutionhasagreaterinterestinarecordthantheinstitutionthatreceivesthe
requestforaccessif,
(a)therecordwasoriginallyproducedinorfortheotherinstitutionor
(b)inthecaseofarecordnotoriginallyproducedinorforaninstitution,theotherinstitutionwasthefirstinstitutiontoreceivethe
recordoracopythereof.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.25(3).
Whentransferredrequestdeem edm ade

(4)Wherearequestisforwardedortransferredundersubsection(1)or(2),therequestshallbedeemedtohavebeenmadetothe
institutiontowhichitisforwardedortransferredonthedaytheinstitutiontowhichtherequestwasoriginallymadereceivedit.
R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.25(4).
Institution
(5)Inthissection,
institutionincludesaninstitutionasdefinedinsection2oftheMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct.
R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.25(5).
Noticebyhead
26.Whereapersonrequestsaccesstoarecord,theheadoftheinstitutiontowhichtherequestismadeorifarequestisforwarded
ortransferredundersection25,theheadoftheinstitutiontowhichitisforwardedortransferred,shall,subjecttosections27,28
and57,withinthirtydaysaftertherequestisreceived,
(a)givewrittennoticetothepersonwhomadetherequestastowhetherornotaccesstotherecordorapartthereofwillbe
givenand
(b)ifaccessistobegiven,givethepersonwhomadetherequestaccesstotherecordorpartthereof,andwherenecessaryfor
thepurposecausetherecordtobeproduced.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.261996,c.1,Sched.K,s.3.
Extensionoftim e
27.(1)Aheadmayextendthetimelimitsetoutinsection26foraperiodoftimethatisreasonableinthecircumstances,where,
(a)therequestisforalargenumberofrecordsornecessitatesasearchthroughalargenumberofrecordsandmeetingthe
timelimitwouldunreasonablyinterferewiththeoperationsoftheinstitutionor
(b)consultationswithapersonoutsidetheinstitutionarenecessarytocomplywiththerequestandcannotreasonablybe
completedwithinthetimelimit.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.27(1).
Noticeofextension
(2)Whereaheadextendsthetimelimitundersubsection(1),theheadshallgivethepersonwhomadetherequestwrittennoticeof
theextensionsettingout,
(a)thelengthoftheextension
(b)thereasonfortheextensionand
(c)thatthepersonwhomadetherequestmayasktheCommissionertoreviewtheextension.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.27(2).
Frivolousrequest
27.1(1)Aheadwhorefusestogiveaccesstoarecordorapartofarecordbecausetheheadisoftheopinionthattherequestfor
accessisfrivolousorvexatious,shallstateinthenoticegivenundersection26,
(a)thattherequestisrefusedbecausetheheadisoftheopinionthattherequestisfrivolousorvexatious
(b)thereasonsforwhichtheheadisoftheopinionthattherequestisfrivolousorvexatiousand
(c)thatthepersonwhomadetherequestmayappealtotheCommissionerundersubsection50(1)forareviewofthedecision.
1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.4.
Nonapplication
(2)Sections28and29donotapplytoaheadwhogivesanoticeforthepurposeofsubsection(1).1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.4.
Noticetoaffectedperson
28.(1)Beforeaheadgrantsarequestforaccesstoarecord,
(a)thattheheadhasreasontobelievemightcontaininformationreferredtoinsubsection17(1)thataffectstheinterestofa
personotherthanthepersonrequestinginformationor
(b)thatispersonalinformationthattheheadhasreasontobelievemightconstituteanunjustifiedinvasionofpersonalprivacyfor
thepurposesofclause21(1)(f),
theheadshallgivewrittennoticeinaccordancewithsubsection(2)tothepersontowhomtheinformationrelates.R.S.O.1990,
c.F.31,s.28(1).
Contentsofnotice
(2)Thenoticeshallcontain,
(a)astatementthattheheadintendstoreleasearecordorpartthereofthatmayaffecttheinterestsoftheperson
(b)adescriptionofthecontentsoftherecordorpartthereofthatrelatetothepersonand
(c)astatementthatthepersonmay,subjecttosubsection(5.1),withintwentydaysafterthenoticeisgiven,make
representationstotheheadastowhytherecordorpartthereofshouldnotbedisclosed.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.28(2)2016,
c.5,Sched.10,s.2(1).
Description
(2.1)Iftherequestcoversmorethanonerecord,thedescriptionmentionedinclause(2)(b)mayconsistofasummaryofthe
categoriesoftherecordsrequestedifitprovidessufficientdetailtoidentifythem.1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.5.
Tim efornotice
(3)Thenoticereferredtoinsubsection(1)shallbegivenwithinthirtydaysaftertherequestforaccessisreceivedor,wherethere
hasbeenanextensionofatimelimitundersubsection27(1),withinthatextendedtimelimit.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.28(3).
Noticeofdelay
(4)Whereaheadgivesnoticetoapersonundersubsection(1),theheadshallalsogivethepersonwhomadetherequestwritten
noticeofdelay,settingout,
(a)thattherecordorpartthereofmayaffecttheinterestsofanotherparty
(b)thattheotherpartyisbeinggivenanopportunitytomakerepresentationsconcerningdisclosureand
(c)thattheheadwill,within10daysaftertheexpiryofthetimeperiodformakingrepresentationsundersubsection(5),decide
whetherornottodisclosetherecord.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.28(4)2016,c.5,Sched.10,s.2(2).
Representationredisclosure
(5)Whereanoticeisgivenundersubsection(1),thepersontowhomtheinformationrelatesmay,subjecttosubsection(5.1),within
twentydaysafterthenoticeisgiven,makerepresentationstotheheadastowhytherecordorthepartthereofshouldnotbe
disclosed.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.28(5)2016,c.5,Sched.10,s.2(3).
Extensionoftim e
(5.1)Ifthetimelimitspecifiedinsubsection(5)presentsabarrier,asdefinedintheAccessib ilityforOntarianswithDisab ilitiesAct,
2005,totheperson,theheadmayextendthetimelimitforaperiodoftimethatisreasonablyrequiredinthecircumstancesto
accommodatethepersonforthepurposeofmakingrepresentationsunderthatsubsection.2016,c.5,Sched.10,s.2(4).
Representationinw riting
(6)Representationsundersubsection(5)shallbemadeinwritingunlesstheheadpermitsthemtobemadeorally.R.S.O.1990,
c.F.31,s.28(6).
Decisionredisclosure
(7)Theheadshalldecidewhetherornottodisclosetherecordorpartandgivewrittennoticeofthedecisiontothepersontowhom
theinformationrelatesandthepersonwhomadetherequestwithin10daysaftertheexpiryofthetimeperiodformaking
representationsundersubsection(5).2016,c.5,Sched.10,s.2(5).
Noticeofheadsdecisiontodisclose
(8)Aheadwhodecidestodisclosearecordorpartundersubsection(7)shallstateinthenoticethat,
(a)thepersontowhomtheinformationrelatesmayappealthedecisiontotheCommissionerwithin30daysafterthenoticeof
decisionisgiven,subjecttosubsection(8.1)and
(b)thepersonwhomadetherequestwillbegivenaccesstotherecordorpartunlessanappealofthedecisioniscommenced
withinthetimeperiodspecifiedinclause(a).2016,c.5,Sched.10,s.2(5).
Extensionoftim e
(8.1)Ifthetimelimitspecifiedinclause(8)(a)presentsabarrier,asdefinedintheAccessib ilityforOntarianswithDisab ilitiesAct,
2005,totheperson,theheadmayextendthetimelimitforaperiodoftimethatisreasonablyrequiredinthecircumstancesto
accommodatethepersonforthepurposeofappealingthedecisionunderthatclause.2016,c.5,Sched.10,s.2(5).
Accesstobegivenunlessaffectedpersonappeals
(9)Where,undersubsection(7),theheaddecidestodisclosetherecordorapartthereof,theheadshallgivethepersonwhomade
therequestaccesstotherecordorpartthereofwithinthirtydaysafternoticeisgivenundersubsection(7),unlessthepersonto
whomtheinformationrelatesappealsthedecisiontotheCommissionerinaccordancewithclause(8)(a).R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,
s.28(9)2016,c.5,Sched.10,s.2(6).
Personalinform ationaboutdeceased
(10)Inthecaseofarequestbythespouseoracloserelativeofadeceasedindividualfordisclosureofpersonalinformationabout
thedeceasedindividual,thepersonmakingtherequestshallgivetheheadallinformationthatthepersonhasregardingwhether
thedeceasedindividualhasapersonalrepresentativeandhowtocontactthepersonalrepresentative.2006,c.19,Sched.N,
s.1(3).
Deem edreferences
(11)If,undersubsection(10),theheadisinformedthatthedeceasedindividualhasapersonalrepresentativeandisgiven
sufficientinformationastohowtocontactthepersonalrepresentative,andiftheheadhasreasontobelievethatdisclosureof
personalinformationaboutthedeceasedindividualmightconstituteanunjustifiedinvasionofpersonalprivacyunless,inthe
circumstances,thedisclosureisdesirableforcompassionatereasons,subsections(1)to(9)applywiththefollowing
modifications:
1.Theexpressionthepersontowhomtheinformationrelatesinsubsections(1),(5),(7),(8)and(9)shallbedeemedtobethe
expressionthepersonalrepresentative.
2.Theexpressionthepersoninclauses(2)(a)and(b)shallbedeemedtobetheexpressionthedeceasedindividualandthe
expressionthepersoninclause(2)(c)shallbedeemedtobetheexpressionthepersonalrepresentative.2006,c.19,
Sched.N,s.1(3).
Contentsofnoticeofrefusal
29.(1)Noticeofrefusaltogiveaccesstoarecordorapartthereofundersection26shallsetout,
(a)wherethereisnosuchrecord,
(i)thatthereisnosuchrecord,and
(ii)thatthepersonwhomadetherequestmayappealtotheCommissionerthequestionofwhethersucharecordexistsor
(b)wherethereissucharecord,
(i)thespecificprovisionofthisActunderwhichaccessisrefused,
(ii)thereasontheprovisionappliestotherecord,
(iii)thenameandpositionofthepersonresponsibleformakingthedecision,and
(iv)thatthepersonwhomadetherequestmayappealtotheCommissionerforareviewofthedecision.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,
s.29(1).
Sam e
(2)Whereaheadrefusestoconfirmordenytheexistenceofarecordasprovidedinsubsection14(3)(lawenforcement),section
14.1(CivilRemediesAct,2001),section14.2(Prohib itingProfitingfromRecountingCrimesAct,2002)orsubsection21(5)
(unjustifiedinvasionofpersonalprivacy),theheadshallstateinthenoticegivenundersection26,
(a)thattheheadrefusestoconfirmordenytheexistenceoftherecord
(b)theprovisionofthisActonwhichtherefusalisbased
(c)thenameandofficeofthepersonresponsibleformakingthedecisionand
(d)thatthepersonwhomadetherequestmayappealtotheCommissionerforareviewofthedecision.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,
s.29(2)2001,c.28,s.22(2)2002,c.2,ss.15(2),19(5)2007,c.13,s.43(2).
Idem
(3)Whereaheadrefusestodisclosearecordorpartthereofundersubsection28(7),theheadshallstateinthenoticegivenunder
subsection28(7),
(a)thespecificprovisionofthisActunderwhichaccessisrefused
(b)thereasontheprovisionnamedinclause(a)appliestotherecord
(c)thenameandofficeofthepersonresponsibleformakingthedecisiontorefuseaccessand
(d)thatthepersonwhomadetherequestmayappealtotheCommissionerforareviewofthedecision.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,
s.29(3).
Description
(3.1)Ifarequestforaccesscoversmorethanonerecord,thestatementinanoticeunderthissectionofareasonmentionedin
subclause(1)(b)(ii)orclause(3)(b)mayrefertoasummaryofthecategoriesoftherecordsrequestedifitprovidessufficientdetail
toidentifythem.1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.6.
Deem edrefusal
(4)Aheadwhofailstogivethenoticerequiredundersection26orsubsection28(7)concerningarecordshallbedeemedtohave
givennoticeofrefusaltogiveaccesstotherecordonthelastdayoftheperiodduringwhichnoticeshouldhavebeengiven.R.S.O.
1990,c.F.31,s.29(4).
Copyofrecord
30.(1)Subjecttosubsection(2),apersonwhoisgivenaccesstoarecordorapartthereofunderthisActshallbegivenacopy
thereofunlessitwouldnotbereasonablypracticabletoreproducetherecordorpartthereofbyreasonofitslengthornature,in
whichcasethepersonshallbegivenanopportunitytoexaminetherecordorpartthereofinaccordancewiththeregulations.R.S.O.
1990,c.F.31,s.30(1).
Accesstooriginalrecord
(2)Whereapersonrequeststheopportunitytoexaminearecordorapartthereofanditisreasonablypracticabletogivetheperson
thatopportunity,theheadshallallowthepersontoexaminetherecordorpartthereofinaccordancewiththeregulations.R.S.O.
1990,c.F.31,s.30(2).
Copyofpart
(3)Whereapersonexaminesarecordorapartthereofandwishestohaveportionsofitcopied,thepersonshallbegivenacopyof
thoseportionsunlessitwouldnotbereasonablypracticabletoreproducethembyreasonoftheirlengthornature.R.S.O.1990,
c.F.31,s.30(3).
INFORMATIONTOBEPUBLISHEDORAVAILABLE
Publicationofinform ationreinstitutions
31.Theresponsibleministershallcausetobepublishedannuallyacompilationlistingallinstitutionsand,inrespectofeach
institution,settingout,
(a)wherearequestforarecordshouldbemade
(b)thenameandofficeoftheheadoftheinstitution
(c)wherethematerialreferredtoinsections32,33,34and45hasbeenmadeavailableand
(d)whethertheinstitutionhasalibraryorreadingroomwhichisavailableforpublicuse,andifso,itsaddress.R.S.O.1990,
c.F.31,s.31.
Operationofinstitutions
32.Theresponsibleministershallcausetobepublishedannuallyanindexedcompilationcontaining,
(a)adescriptionoftheorganizationandresponsibilitiesofeachinstitutionincludingdetailsoftheprogramsandfunctionsof
eachdivisionorbranchofeachinstitution
(b)alistofthegeneralclassesortypesofrecordspreparedbyorinthecustodyorcontrolofeachinstitution
(c)thetitle,businesstelephonenumberandbusinessaddressoftheheadofeachinstitutionand
(d)anyamendmentofinformationreferredtoinclause(a),(b)or(c)thathasbeenmadeavailableinaccordancewiththis
section.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.32.
Institutiondocum ents
33.(1)Aheadshallmakeavailable,inthemannerdescribedinsection35,
(a)manuals,directivesorguidelinespreparedbytheinstitution,issuedtoitsofficersandcontaininginterpretationsofthe
provisionsofanyenactmentorschemeadministeredbytheinstitutionwheretheinterpretationsaretobeappliedby,orareto
beguidelinesfor,anyofficerwhodetermines,
(i)anapplicationbyapersonforaright,privilegeorbenefitwhichisconferredbytheenactmentorscheme,
(ii)whethertosuspend,revokeorimposenewconditionsonaright,privilegeorbenefitalreadygrantedtoapersonunderthe
enactmentorscheme,or
(iii)whethertoimposeanobligationorliabilityonapersonundertheenactmentorschemeor
(b)instructionsto,andguidelinesfor,officersoftheinstitutionontheprocedurestobefollowed,themethodstobeemployedor
theobjectivestobepursuedintheiradministrationorenforcementoftheprovisionsofanyenactmentorscheme
administeredbytheinstitutionthataffectsthepublic.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.33(1).
Deletions
(2)Aheadmaydeletefromadocumentmadeavailableundersubsection(1)anyrecordorpartofarecordwhichtheheadwouldbe
entitledtorefusetodisclosewheretheheadincludesinthedocument,
(a)astatementofthefactthatadeletionhasbeenmade
(b)abriefstatementofthenatureoftherecordwhichhasbeendeletedand
(c)areferencetotheprovisionofthisActorthePersonalHealthInformationProtectionAct,2004onwhichtheheadrelies.
R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.33(2)2004,c.3,Sched.A,s.81(2).
Annualreportofhead
34.(1)Aheadshallmakeanannualreport,inaccordancewiththissection,totheCommissioner.2006,c.19,Sched.N,s.1(4).
Contentsofreport
(2)Areportmadeundersubsection(1)shallspecify,
(a)thenumberofrequestsunderthisActorthePersonalHealthInformationProtectionAct,2004foraccesstorecordsmadeto
theinstitutionortoahealthinformationcustodianwithinthemeaningofthePersonalHealthInformationProtectionAct,2004
thatisactingaspartoftheinstitution
(b)thenumberofrefusalsbytheheadtodisclosearecordunderthisAct,theprovisionsofthisActunderwhichdisclosurewas
refusedandthenumberofoccasionsonwhicheachprovisionwasinvoked
(c)thenumberofrefusalsunderthePersonalHealthInformationProtectionAct,2004byahealthinformationcustodian,within
themeaningofthatAct,thatistheinstitutionorthatisactingaspartoftheinstitution,ofarequestforaccesstoarecord,the
provisionsofthatActunderwhichdisclosurewasrefusedandthenumberofoccasionsonwhicheachprovisionwas
invoked
(d)thenumberofusesorpurposesforwhichpersonalinformationisdisclosedwheretheuseorpurposeisnotincludedinthe
statementsofusesandpurposessetforthunderclauses45(d)and(e)ofthisActorinanywrittenpublicstatementprovided
undersubsection16(1)ofthePersonalHealthInformationProtectionAct,2004b ytheinstitutionorahealthinformation
custodianwithinthemeaningofthePersonalHealthInformationProtectionAct,2004thatisactingaspartoftheinstitution
(e)theamountoffeescollectedundersection57ofthisActbytheinstitutionandundersubsection54(10)ofthePersonal
HealthInformationProtectionAct,2004b ytheinstitutionorahealthinformationcustodianwithinthemeaningofthePersonal
HealthInformationProtectionAct,2004thatisactingaspartoftheinstitutionand
(f)anyotherinformationindicatinganeffortbytheinstitutionorbyahealthinformationcustodianwithinthemeaningofthe
PersonalHealthInformationProtectionAct,2004thatisactingaspartoftheinstitutiontoputintopracticethepurposesofthis
ActorthepurposesofthePersonalHealthInformationProtectionAct,2004.2006,c.19,Sched.N,s.1(4).
Separateinform ation
(3)Theinformationrequiredbyeachofclauses(2)(a),(d),(e)and(f)shallbeprovidedseparatelyfor,
(a)eachseparatehealthinformationcustodianthatistheinstitutionorthatisactingaspartoftheinstitutionand
(b)theinstitutionotherthaninitscapacityasahealthinformationcustodianandotherthaninitscapacityasaninstitution
containingahealthinformationcustodian.2006,c.19,Sched.N,s.1(4).
Sam e
(4)Theinformationrequiredbyclause(2)(c)shallbeprovidedseparatelyforeachseparatehealthinformationcustodianthatisthe
institutionorthatisactingaspartoftheinstitution.2006,c.19,Sched.N,s.1(4).
Docum entsm adeavailable

35.(1)Theresponsibleministershallcausethematerialsdescribedinsections31,32and45tobemadegenerallyavailablefor
inspectionandcopyingbythepublicandshallcausethemtobemadeavailabletothepublicontheInternetorinthereadingroom,
libraryorofficedesignatedbyeachinstitutionforthispurpose.2006,c.34,Sched.C,s.3.
Sam e
(2)Everyheadshallcausethematerialsdescribedinsections33and34tobemadeavailabletothepublicontheInternetorinthe
readingroom,libraryorofficedesignatedbyeachinstitutionforthispurpose.2006,c.34,Sched.C,s.3.
Inform ationfrom heads

36.(1)Everyheadshallprovidetotheresponsibleministertheinformationneededbytheresponsibleministertopreparethe
materialsdescribedinsections31,32and45.2006,c.34,Sched.C,s.4.
Annualreview
(2)Everyheadshallconductanannualreviewtoensurethatalltheinformationtheheadisrequiredtoprovideundersubsection(1)
isprovidedandthatallsuchinformationisaccurate,completeanduptodate.2006,c.34,Sched.C,s.4.
PARTIII
PROTECTIONOFINDIVIDUALPRIVACY
COLLECTIONANDRETENTIONOFPERSONALINFORMATION
ApplicationofPart
37.ThisPartdoesnotapplytopersonalinformationthatismaintainedforthepurposeofcreatingarecordthatisavailabletothe
generalpublic.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.37.
Personalinform ation
38.(1)Inthissectionandinsection39,
personalinformationincludesinformationthatisnotrecordedandthatisotherwisedefinedaspersonalinformationunderthis
Act.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.38(1).
Collectionofpersonalinform ation
(2)Nopersonshallcollectpersonalinformationonbehalfofaninstitutionunlessthecollectionisexpresslyauthorizedbystatute,
usedforthepurposesoflawenforcementornecessarytotheproperadministrationofalawfullyauthorizedactivity.R.S.O.1990,
c.F.31,s.38(2).
Mannerofcollection
39.(1)Personalinformationshallonlybecollectedbyaninstitutiondirectlyfromtheindividualtowhomtheinformationrelates
unless,
(a)theindividualauthorizesanothermannerofcollection
(b)thepersonalinformationmaybedisclosedtotheinstitutionconcernedundersection42orundersection32oftheMunicipal
FreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct
(c)theCommissionerhasauthorizedthemannerofcollectionunderclause59(c)
(d)theinformationisinareportfromareportingagencyinaccordancewiththeConsumerReportingAct
(e)theinformationiscollectedforthepurposeofdeterminingsuitabilityforanhonourorawardtorecognizeoutstanding
achievementordistinguishedservice
(f)theinformationiscollectedforthepurposeoftheconductofaproceedingorapossibleproceedingbeforeacourtortribunal
(g)theinformationiscollectedforthepurposeoflawenforcementor
(h)anothermannerofcollectionisauthorizedbyorunderastatute.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.39(1).
Noticetoindividual
(2)Wherepersonalinformationiscollectedonbehalfofaninstitution,theheadshall,unlessnoticeiswaivedbytheresponsible
minister,informtheindividualtowhomtheinformationrelatesof,
(a)thelegalauthorityforthecollection
(b)theprincipalpurposeorpurposesforwhichthepersonalinformationisintendedtobeusedand
(c)thetitle,businessaddressandbusinesstelephonenumberofapublicofficialwhocananswertheindividualsquestions
aboutthecollection.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.39(2).
Exception
(3)Subsection(2)doesnotapplywheretheheadmayrefusetodisclosethepersonalinformationundersubsection14(1)or(2)
(lawenforcement),section14.1(CivilRemediesAct,2001)orsection14.2(Prohib itingProfitingfromRecountingCrimesAct,
2002).2002,c.2,s.19(6)2007,c.13,s.43(3).
Retentionofpersonalinform ation
40.(1)Personalinformationthathasbeenusedbyaninstitutionshallberetainedafterusebytheinstitutionfortheperiod
prescribedbyregulationinordertoensurethattheindividualtowhomitrelateshasareasonableopportunitytoobtainaccesstothe
personalinformation.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.40(1).
Standardofaccuracy
(2)Theheadofaninstitutionshalltakereasonablestepstoensurethatpersonalinformationontherecordsoftheinstitutionisnot
usedunlessitisaccurateanduptodate.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.40(2).
Exception
(3)Subsection(2)doesnotapplytopersonalinformationcollectedforlawenforcementpurposes.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.40(3).
Disposalofpersonalinform ation
(4)Aheadshalldisposeofpersonalinformationunderthecontroloftheinstitutioninaccordancewiththeregulations.R.S.O.1990,
c.F.31,s.40(4).
USEANDDISCLOSUREOFPERSONALINFORMATION
Useofpersonalinform ation
41.(1)Aninstitutionshallnotusepersonalinformationinitscustodyorunderitscontrolexcept,
(a)wherethepersontowhomtheinformationrelateshasidentifiedthatinformationinparticularandconsentedtoitsuse
(b)forthepurposeforwhichitwasobtainedorcompiledorforaconsistentpurpose
(c)forapurposeforwhichtheinformationmaybedisclosedtotheinstitutionundersection42orundersection32ofthe
MunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyActor
(d)subjecttosubsection(2),aneducationalinstitutionmayusepersonalinformationinitsalumnirecordsandahospitalmay
usepersonalinformationinitsrecordsforthepurposeofitsownfundraisingactivities,ifthepersonalinformationis
reasonablynecessaryforthefundraisingactivities.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.412005,c.28,Sched.F,s.5(1)2010,c.25,
s.24(9).
Noticeonusingpersonalinform ationforfundraising
(2)Inorderforaneducationalinstitutiontousepersonalinformationinitsalumnirecordsorforahospitaltousepersonal
informationinitsrecords,eitherforitsownfundraisingactivitiesorforthefundraisingactivitiesofanassociatedfoundation,the
educationalinstitutionorhospitalshall,
(a)givenoticetotheindividualtowhomthepersonalinformationrelateswhentheindividualisfirstcontactedforthepurposeof
solicitingfundsforfundraisingofhisorherrighttorequestthattheinformationceasetobeusedforfundraisingpurposes
(b)periodicallyandinthecourseofsolicitingfundsforfundraising,givenoticetotheindividualtowhomthepersonalinformation
relatesofhisorherrighttorequestthattheinformationceasetobeusedforfundraisingpurposesand
(c)periodicallyandinamannerthatislikelytocometotheattentionofindividualswhomaybesolicitedforfundraising,publisha
noticeoftheindividualsrighttorequestthattheindividualspersonalinformationceasetobeusedforfundraisingpurposes.
2005,c.28,Sched.F,s.5(2)2010,c.25,s.24(10).
Discontinuinguseofpersonalinform ation
(3)Aneducationalinstitutionorahospitalshall,whenrequestedtodosobyanindividual,ceasetousetheindividualspersonal
informationunderclause(1)(d).2005,c.28,Sched.F,s.5(2)2010,c.25,s.24(11).
Wheredisclosureperm itted
42.(1)Aninstitutionshallnotdisclosepersonalinformationinitscustodyorunderitscontrolexcept,
(a)inaccordancewithPartII
(b)wherethepersontowhomtheinformationrelateshasidentifiedthatinformationinparticularandconsentedtoitsdisclosure
(c)forthepurposeforwhichitwasobtainedorcompiledorforaconsistentpurpose
(d)wheredisclosureismadetoanofficer,employee,consultantoragentoftheinstitutionwhoneedstherecordinthe
performanceoftheirdutiesandwheredisclosureisnecessaryandproperinthedischargeoftheinstitutionsfunctions
(e)forthepurposeofcomplyingwithanActoftheLegislatureoranActofParliamentoratreaty,agreementorarrangement
thereunder
(f)wheredisclosureisbyalawenforcementinstitution,
(i)toalawenforcementagencyinaforeigncountryunderanarrangement,awrittenagreementortreatyorlegislative
authority,or
(ii)toanotherlawenforcementagencyinCanada
(g)wheredisclosureistoaninstitutionoralawenforcementagencyinCanadatoaidaninvestigationundertakenwithaviewto
alawenforcementproceedingorfromwhichalawenforcementproceedingislikelytoresult
(h)incompellingcircumstancesaffectingthehealthorsafetyofanindividualifupondisclosurenotificationthereofismailedto
thelastknownaddressoftheindividualtowhomtheinformationrelates
(i)incompassionatecircumstances,tofacilitatecontactwiththespouse,acloserelativeorafriendofanindividualwhois
injured,illordeceased
(j)toamemberoftheLegislativeAssemblywhohasbeenauthorizedbyaconstituenttowhomtheinformationrelatestomake
aninquiryontheconstituentsbehalfor,wheretheconstituentisincapacitated,hasbeenauthorizedbythespouse,aclose
relativeorthelegalrepresentativeoftheconstituent
(k)toamemberofthebargainingagentwhohasbeenauthorizedbyanemployeetowhomtheinformationrelatestomakean
inquiryontheemployeesbehalfor,wheretheemployeeisincapacitated,hasbeenauthorizedbythespouse,acloserelative
orthelegalrepresentativeoftheemployee
(l)totheresponsibleminister
(m)totheInformationandPrivacyCommissioner
(n)totheGovernmentofCanadainordertofacilitatetheauditingofsharedcostprogramsor
(o)subjecttosubsection(2),aneducationalinstitutionmaydisclosepersonalinformationinitsalumnirecords,andahospital
maydisclosepersonalinformationinitsrecords,forthepurposeofitsownfundraisingactivitiesorthefundraisingactivities
ofanassociatedfoundationif,
(i)theeducationalinstitutionandthepersontowhomtheinformationisdisclosed,orthehospitalandthepersontowhom
theinformationisdisclosed,haveenteredintoawrittenagreementthatsatisfiestherequirementsofsubsection(3),and
(ii)thepersonalinformationisreasonablynecessaryforthefundraisingactivities.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.422005,c.28,
Sched.F,s.6(1)2006,c.19,Sched.N,s.1(57)2006,c.34,Sched.C,s.52010,c.25,s.24(12).
Noticeondisclosingpersonalinform ationforfundraising
(2)Inorderforaneducationalinstitutiontodisclosepersonalinformationinitsalumnirecordsorforahospitaltodisclosepersonal
informationinitsrecords,eitherforthepurposeofitsownfundraisingactivitiesorthefundraisingactivitiesofanassociated
foundation,theeducationalinstitutionorhospitalshallensurethat,
(a)noticeisgiventotheindividualtowhomthepersonalinformationrelateswhentheindividualisfirstcontactedforthepurpose
ofsolicitingfundsforfundraisingofhisorherrighttorequestthattheinformationceasetobedisclosedforfundraising
purposes
(b)periodicallyandinthecourseofsolicitingfundsforfundraising,noticeisgiventotheindividualtowhomthepersonal
informationrelatesofhisorherrighttorequestthattheinformationceasetobedisclosedforfundraisingpurposesand
(c)periodicallyandinamannerthatislikelytocometotheattentionofindividualswhomaybesolicitedforfundraising,noticeis
publishedinrespectoftheindividualsrighttorequestthattheindividualspersonalinformationceasetobedisclosedfor
fundraisingpurposes.2005,c.28,Sched.F,s.6(2)2010,c.25,s.24(13).
Fundraisingagreem ent
(3)Anagreementbetweenaneducationalinstitutionandanotherpersonforthedisclosureofpersonalinformationinthe
educationalinstitutionsalumnirecordsforfundraisingactivities,oranagreementbetweenahospitalandanotherpersonforthe
disclosureofpersonalinformationinthehospitalsrecordsforfundraisingactivities,must,
(a)requirethatthenoticerequirementsinsubsection(2)aremet
(b)requirethatthepersonalinformationdisclosedunderclause(1)(o)bedisclosedtotheindividualtowhomtheinformation
relatesuponhisorherrequestand
(c)requirethatthepersontowhomtheinformationisdisclosedshallceasetousethepersonalinformationofanyindividual
whorequeststhattheinformationnotbeused.2005,c.28,Sched.F,s.6(2)2010,c.25,s.24(14).
Consistentpurpose
43.Wherepersonalinformationhasbeencollecteddirectlyfromtheindividualtowhomtheinformationrelates,thepurposeofause
ordisclosureofthatinformationisaconsistentpurposeunderclauses41(1)(b)and42(1)(c)onlyiftheindividualmight
reasonablyhaveexpectedsuchauseordisclosure.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.432006,c.34,Sched.C,s.6.
PERSONALINFORMATIONBANKS
Personalinform ationbanks
44.Aheadshallcausetobeincludedinapersonalinformationbankallpersonalinformationunderthecontroloftheinstitutionthat
isorganizedorintendedtoberetrievedbytheindividualsnameorbyanidentifyingnumber,symbolorotherparticularassignedto
theindividual.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.44.
Personalinform ationbankindex
45.Theresponsibleministershallpublishatleastonceeachyearanindexofallpersonalinformationbankssettingforth,in
respectofeachpersonalinformationbank,
(a)itsnameandlocation
(b)thelegalauthorityforitsestablishment
(c)thetypesofpersonalinformationmaintainedinit
(d)howthepersonalinformationisusedonaregularbasis
(e)towhomthepersonalinformationisdisclosedonaregularbasis
(f)thecategoriesofindividualsaboutwhompersonalinformationismaintainedand
(g)thepoliciesandpracticesapplicabletotheretentionanddisposalofthepersonalinformation.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.45.
Inconsistentuseordisclosure
46.(1)Aheadshallattachorlinktopersonalinformationinapersonalinformationbank,
(a)arecordofanyuseofthatpersonalinformationforapurposeotherthanapurposedescribedinclause45(d)and
(b)arecordofanydisclosureofthatpersonalinformationtoapersonotherthanapersondescribedinclause45(e).R.S.O.
1990,c.F.31,s.46(1).
Recordofusepartofpersonalinform ation
(2)Arecordretainedundersubsection(1)formspartofthepersonalinformationtowhichitisattachedorlinked.R.S.O.1990,
c.F.31,s.46(2).
Noticeandpublication
(3)Wherethepersonalinformationinapersonalinformationbankunderthecontrolofaninstitutionisusedordisclosedforause
consistentwiththepurposeforwhichtheinformationwasobtainedorcompiledbytheinstitutionbuttheuseisnotoneoftheuses
includedunderclauses45(d)and(e),theheadshall,
(a)forthwithnotifytheresponsibleministeroftheuseordisclosureand
(b)ensurethattheuseisincludedintheindex.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.46(3).
RIGHTOFINDIVIDUALTOW HOMPERSONALINFORMATIONRELATESTOACCESSANDCORRECTION
Rightsofaccessandcorrection
Rightofaccesstopersonalinform ation
47.(1)Everyindividualhasarightofaccessto,
(a)anypersonalinformationabouttheindividualcontainedinapersonalinformationbankinthecustodyorunderthecontrolof
aninstitutionand
(b)anyotherpersonalinformationabouttheindividualinthecustodyorunderthecontrolofaninstitutionwithrespecttowhich
theindividualisabletoprovidesufficientlyspecificinformationtorenderitreasonablyretrievablebytheinstitution.R.S.O.
1990,c.F.31,s.47(1).
Rightofcorrection
(2)Everyindividualwhoisgivenaccessundersubsection(1)topersonalinformationisentitledto,
(a)requestcorrectionofthepersonalinformationwheretheindividualbelievesthereisanerrororomissiontherein
(b)requirethatastatementofdisagreementbeattachedtotheinformationreflectinganycorrectionthatwasrequestedbutnot
madeand
(c)requirethatanypersonorbodytowhomthepersonalinformationhasbeendisclosedwithintheyearbeforethetimea
correctionisrequestedorastatementofdisagreementisrequiredbenotifiedofthecorrectionorstatementof
disagreement.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.47(2).
Requestsandm annerofaccess
Request
48.(1)Anindividualseekingaccesstopersonalinformationabouttheindividualshall,
(a)makearequestinwritingtotheinstitutionthattheindividualbelieveshascustodyorcontrolofthepersonalinformation
(b)identifythepersonalinformationbankorotherwiseidentifythelocationofthepersonalinformationand
(c)atthetimeofmakingtherequest,paythefeeprescribedbytheregulationsforthatpurpose.1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.7.
Accessprocedures
(2)Subsections10(2),24(1.1)and(2)andsections25,26,27,27.1,28and29applywithnecessarymodificationstoarequest
madeundersubsection(1).1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.7.
Mannerofaccess
(3)Subjecttotheregulations,whereanindividualistobegivenaccesstopersonalinformationrequestedundersubsection(1),the
headshall,
(a)permittheindividualtoexaminethepersonalinformationor
(b)providetheindividualwithacopythereof.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.48(3).
Com prehensibleform
(4)Whereaccesstopersonalinformationistobegiven,theheadshallensurethatthepersonalinformationisprovidedtothe
individualinacomprehensibleformandinamannerwhichindicatesthegeneraltermsandconditionsunderwhichthepersonal
informationisstoredandused.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.48(4).
Exem ptions
49.Aheadmayrefusetodisclosetotheindividualtowhomtheinformationrelatespersonalinformation,
(a)wheresection12,13,14,14.1,14.2,15,16,17,18,19,20or22wouldapplytothedisclosureofthatpersonalinformation
(b)wherethedisclosurewouldconstituteanunjustifiedinvasionofanotherindividualspersonalprivacy
(c)thatisevaluativeoropinionmaterialcompiledsolelyforthepurposeofdeterminingsuitability,eligibilityorqualificationsfor
theawardingofgovernmentcontractsandotherbenefitswherethedisclosurewouldrevealtheidentityofasourcewho
furnishedinformationtotheinstitutionincircumstanceswhereitmayreasonablyhavebeenassumedthattheidentityofthe
sourcewouldbeheldinconfidence
(c.1)iftheinformationissuppliedexplicitlyorimplicitlyinconfidenceandisevaluativeoropinionmaterialcompiledsolelyforthe
purposeof,
(i)assessingtheteachingmaterialsorresearchofanemployeeofaneducationalinstitutionorahospitalorofaperson
associatedwithaneducationalinstitutionorahospital,
(ii)determiningsuitability,eligibilityorqualificationsforadmissiontoanacademicprogramofaneducationalinstitutionora
hospital,or
(iii)determiningsuitabilityforanhonourorawardtorecognizeoutstandingachievementordistinguishedservice
(d)thatismedicalinformationwherethedisclosurecouldreasonablybeexpectedtoprejudicethementalorphysicalhealthof
theindividual
(e)thatisacorrectionalrecordwherethedisclosurecouldreasonablybeexpectedtorevealinformationsuppliedinconfidence
or
(f)thatisaresearchorstatisticalrecord.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.492001,c.28,s.22(4)2002,c.2,ss.15(4),19(7)2002,
c.18,Sched.K,s.102005,c.28,Sched.F,s.72010,c.25,s.24(15).
PARTIV
APPEAL
Righttoappeal
50.(1)Apersonwhohasmadearequestfor,
(a)accesstoarecordundersubsection24(1)
(b)accesstopersonalinformationundersubsection48(1)or
(c)correctionofpersonalinformationundersubsection47(2),
orapersonwhoisgivennoticeofarequestundersubsection28(1)mayappealanydecisionofaheadunderthisActtothe
Commissioner.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.50(1).
Fee
(1.1)Apersonwhoappealsundersubsection(1)shallpaythefeeprescribedbytheregulationsforthatpurpose.1996,c.1,Sched.
K,s.8.
Tim eforapplication
(2)Subjecttosubsection(2.0.1),anappealundersubsection(1)shallbemadewithinthirtydaysafterthenoticewasgivenofthe
decisionappealedfrombyfilingwiththeCommissionerwrittennoticeofappeal.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.50(2)2016,c.5,Sched.
10,s.3(1).
Extensionoftim e
(2.0.1)Ifthetimelimitspecifiedinsubsection(2)presentsabarrier,asdefinedintheAccessib ilityforOntarianswithDisab ilitiesAct,
2005,totheperson,theCommissionermayextendthetimelimitforaperiodoftimethatisreasonablyrequiredinthe
circumstancestoaccommodatethepersonforthepurposeofmakingtheappeal.2016,c.5,Sched.10,s.3(2).
Im m ediatedism issal
(2.1)TheCommissionermaydismissanappealifthenoticeofappealdoesnotpresentareasonablebasisforconcludingthatthe
recordorthepersonalinformationtowhichthenoticerelatesexists.1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.8.
Nonapplication
(2.2)IftheCommissionerdismissesanappealundersubsection(2.1),subsection(3)andsections51and52donotapplytothe
Commissioner.1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.8.
Noticeofapplicationforappeal
(3)Uponreceivinganoticeofappeal,theCommissionershallinformtheheadoftheinstitutionconcernedofthenoticeofappeal
andmayalsoinformanyotherinstitutionorpersonwithaninterestintheappeal,includinganinstitutionwithinthemeaningofthe
MunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct,ofthenoticeofappeal.2006,c.34,Sched.C,s.7.
OmbudsmanActnottoapply
(4)TheOmb udsmanActdoesnotapplyinrespectofacomplaintforwhichanappealisprovidedunderthisActortheMunicipal
FreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyActortotheCommissionerortheCommissionersdelegateactingunderthisAct
ortheMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.50(4).
Mediatortotrytoeffectsettlem ent
51.TheCommissionermayauthorizeamediatortoinvestigatethecircumstancesofanyappealandtotrytoeffectasettlementof
thematterunderappeal.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.51.
Inquiry
52.(1)TheCommissionermayconductaninquirytoreviewtheheadsdecisionif,
(a)theCommissionerhasnotauthorizedamediatortoconductaninvestigationundersection51or
(b)theCommissionerhasauthorizedamediatortoconductaninvestigationundersection51butnosettlementhasbeen
effected.1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.9.
Procedure
(2)TheStatutoryPowersProcedureActdoesnotapplytoaninquiryundersubsection(1).R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.52(2).
Inquiryinprivate
(3)Theinquirymaybeconductedinprivate.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.52(3).
Pow ersofCom m issioner

(4)Inaninquiry,theCommissionermayrequiretobeproducedtotheCommissionerandmayexamineanyrecordthatisinthe
custodyorunderthecontrolofaninstitution,despitePartsIIandIIIofthisActoranyotherActorprivilege,andmayenterandinspect
anypremisesoccupiedbyaninstitutionforthepurposesoftheinvestigation.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.52(4).
RecordnotretainedbyCom m issioner
(5)TheCommissionershallnotretainanyinformationobtainedfromarecordundersubsection(4).R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.52(5).
Exam inationonsite
(6)Despitesubsection(4),aheadmayrequirethattheexaminationofarecordbytheCommissionerbeoftheoriginalatitssite.
R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.52(6).
Noticeofentry
(7)Beforeenteringanypremisesundersubsection(4),theCommissionershallnotifytheheadoftheinstitutionoccupyingthe
premisesofhisorherpurpose.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.52(7).
Exam inationunderoath
(8)TheCommissionermaysummonandexamineonoathanypersonwho,intheCommissionersopinion,mayhaveinformation
relatingtotheinquiry,andforthatpurposetheCommissionermayadministeranoath.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.52(8).
Evidenceprivileged
(9)Anythingsaidoranyinformationsuppliedoranydocumentorthingproducedbyapersoninthecourseofaninquirybythe
CommissionerunderthisActisprivilegedinthesamemannerasiftheinquirywereaproceedinginacourt.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,
s.52(9).
Protection
(10)Exceptonthetrialofapersonforperjuryinrespectofhisorhersworntestimony,nostatementmadeoranswergivenbythator
anyotherpersoninthecourseofaninquirybytheCommissionerisadmissibleinevidenceinanycourtoratanyinquiryorinany
otherproceedings,andnoevidenceinrespectofproceedingsbeforetheCommissionershallbegivenagainstanyperson.R.S.O.
1990,c.F.31,s.52(10).
ProtectionunderFederalAct
(11)ApersongivingastatementoranswerinthecourseofaninquirybeforetheCommissionershallbeinformedbythe
Commissionerofhisorherrighttoobjecttoansweranyquestionundersection5oftheCanadaEvidenceAct.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,
s.52(11).
Prosecution
(12)NopersonisliabletoprosecutionforanoffenceagainstanyAct,otherthanthisAct,byreasonofhisorhercompliancewitha
requirementoftheCommissionerunderthissection.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.52(12).
Representations
(13)Thepersonwhorequestedaccesstotherecord,theheadoftheinstitutionconcernedandanyotherinstitutionorperson
informedofthenoticeofappealundersubsection50(3)shallbegivenanopportunitytomakerepresentationstothe
Commissioner,butnopersonisentitledtohaveaccesstoortocommentonrepresentationsmadetotheCommissionerbyany
otherpersonortobepresentwhensuchrepresentationsaremade.2006,c.34,Sched.C,s.8(1).
Righttorepresentation
(14)EachofthefollowingmayberepresentedbyapersonauthorizedundertheLawSocietyActtorepresentthem:
1.Thepersonwhorequestedaccesstotherecord.
2.Theheadoftheinstitutionconcerned.
3.Anyotherinstitutionorpersoninformedofthenoticeofappealundersubsection50(3).2006,c.34,Sched.C,s.8(5).
Burdenofproof
53.Whereaheadrefusesaccesstoarecordorapartofarecord,theburdenofproofthattherecordorthepartfallswithinoneof
thespecifiedexemptionsinthisActliesuponthehead.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.53.
Order
54.(1)Afteralloftheevidenceforaninquiryhasbeenreceived,theCommissionershallmakeanorderdisposingoftheissues
raisedbytheappeal.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.54(1).
Idem
(2)WheretheCommissionerupholdsadecisionofaheadthattheheadmayrefusetodisclosearecordorapartofarecord,the
Commissionershallnotordertheheadtodisclosetherecordorpart.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.54(2).
Term sandconditions
(3)SubjecttothisAct,theCommissionersordermaycontainanytermsandconditionstheCommissionerconsidersappropriate.
R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.54(3)1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.10.
Noticeoforder
(4)TheCommissionershallgivetheappellantandthepersonswhoreceivednoticeoftheappealundersubsection50(3)written
noticeoftheorder.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.54(4).
Confidentiality
55.(1)TheCommissioneroranypersonactingonbehalfoforunderthedirectionoftheCommissionershallnotdiscloseany
informationthatcomestotheirknowledgeintheperformanceoftheirpowers,dutiesandfunctionsunderthisoranyotherAct.
R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.55(1).
Notcom pellablew itness

(2)TheCommissioneroranypersonactingonbehalforunderthedirectionoftheCommissionerisnotcompellabletogive
evidenceinacourtorinaproceedingofajudicialnatureconcerninganythingcomingtotheirknowledgeintheexerciseor
performanceofapower,dutyorfunctionunderthisoranyotherAct.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.55(2).
Proceedingsprivileged
(3)NoproceedingliesagainsttheCommissioneroragainstanypersonactingonbehalforunderthedirectionofthe
Commissionerforanythingdone,reportedorsaidingoodfaithinthecourseoftheexerciseorperformanceorintendedexerciseor
performanceofapower,dutyorfunctionunderthisoranyotherAct.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.55(3).
DelegationbyCom m issioner
56.(1)TheCommissionermayinwritingdelegateapowerordutygrantedtoorvestedintheCommissionertoanofficerorofficers
employedbytheCommissioner,exceptthepowertodelegateunderthissection,subjecttosuchlimitations,restrictions,conditions
andrequirementsastheCommissionermaysetoutinthedelegation.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.56(1).
Exceptionrerecordsunders.12or14
(2)TheCommissionershallnotdelegatetoapersonotherthananAssistantCommissionerhisorherpowertorequirearecord
referredtoinsection12or14tobeproducedandexamined.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.56(2).
PARTV
GENERAL
Fees
57.(1)Aheadshallrequirethepersonwhomakesarequestforaccesstoarecordtopayfeesintheamountsprescribedbythe
regulationsfor,
(a)thecostsofeveryhourofmanualsearchrequiredtolocatearecord
(b)thecostsofpreparingtherecordfordisclosure
(c)computerandothercostsincurredinlocating,retrieving,processingandcopyingarecord
(d)shippingcostsand
(e)anyothercostsincurredinrespondingtoarequestforaccesstoarecord.1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.11(1).
(2)Repealed:1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.11(1).
Estim ateofcosts
(3)Theheadofaninstitutionshall,beforegivingaccesstoarecord,givethepersonrequestingaccessareasonableestimateof
anyamountthatwillberequiredtobepaidunderthisActthatisover$25.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.57(3).
Waiverofpaym ent
(4)Aheadshallwaivethepaymentofalloranypartofanamountrequiredtobepaidundersubsection(1)if,intheheadsopinion,it
isfairandequitabletodosoafterconsidering,
(a)theextenttowhichtheactualcostofprocessing,collectingandcopyingtherecordvariesfromtheamountofthepayment
requiredbysubsection(1)
(b)whetherthepaymentwillcauseafinancialhardshipforthepersonrequestingtherecord
(c)whetherdisseminationoftherecordwillbenefitpublichealthorsafetyand
(d)anyothermatterprescribedintheregulations.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.57(4)1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.11(2).
Review
(5)Apersonwhoisrequiredtopayafeeundersubsection(1)mayasktheCommissionertoreviewtheamountofthefeeorthe
headsdecisionnottowaivethefee.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.57(5)1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.11(3).
Dispositionoffees
(6)Thefeesprovidedinthissectionshallbepaidanddistributedinthemannerandatthetimesprescribedintheregulations.
1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.11(4).
AnnualreportofCom m issioner
58.(1)TheCommissionershallmakeanannualreporttotheSpeakeroftheAssemblyinaccordancewithsubsections(2)and(3).
2004,c.3,Sched.A,s.81(4).
Contentsofreport
(2)Areportmadeundersubsection(1)shallprovideacomprehensivereviewoftheeffectivenessofthisActandtheMunicipal
FreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyActinprovidingaccesstoinformationandprotectionofpersonalprivacyincluding,
(a)asummaryofthenatureandultimateresolutionsofappealscarriedoutundersubsection50(1)ofthisActandunder
subsection39(1)oftheMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct
(b)anassessmentoftheextenttowhichinstitutionsarecomplyingwiththisActandtheMunicipalFreedomofInformationand
ProtectionofPrivacyActand
(c)theCommissionersrecommendationswithrespecttothepracticesofparticularinstitutionsandwithrespecttoproposed
revisionstothisAct,theMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyActandtheregulationsunderthem.
R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.58(2).
Sam e,personalhealthinform ation

(3)IftheCommissionerhasdelegatedpowersordutiesunderthePersonalHealthInformationProtectionAct,2004totheAssistant
CommissionerforPersonalHealthInformation,areportmadeundersubsection(1)shallincludeareportpreparedinconsultation
withtheAssistantCommissionerontheexerciseoftheCommissionerspowersanddutiesunderthatAct,including,
(a)informationrelatedtothenumberandnatureofcomplaintsreceivedbytheCommissionerundersection56ofthatActand
thedispositionofthem
(b)informationrelatedtothenumberandnatureofreviewsconductedbytheCommissionerundersection58ofthatActandthe
dispositionofthem
(c)informationrelatedtothenumberoftimestheCommissionerhasmadeadeterminationundersubsection60(13)ofthatAct
andgeneralinformationabouttheCommissionersgroundsforthedetermination
(d)allotherinformationprescribedbytheregulationsmadeunderthatActand
(e)allothermattersthattheCommissionerconsidersappropriate.2004,c.3,Sched.A,s.81(5).
Tabling
(4)TheSpeakershallcausetheannualreporttobelaidbeforetheAssemblyifitisinsessionorshalldepositthereportwiththe
ClerkoftheAssemblyiftheAssemblyisnotinsession.2004,c.3,Sched.A,s.81(5).
Pow ersanddutiesofCom m issioner

59.TheCommissionermay,
(a)offercommentontheprivacyprotectionimplicationsofproposedlegislativeschemesorgovernmentprograms
(b)afterhearingthehead,orderaninstitutionto,
(i)ceasecollectionpractices,and
(ii)destroycollectionsofpersonalinformation,
thatcontravenethisAct
(c)inappropriatecircumstances,authorizethecollectionofpersonalinformationotherwisethandirectlyfromtheindividual
(d)engageinorcommissionresearchintomattersaffectingthecarryingoutofthepurposesofthisAct
(e)conductpubliceducationprogramsandprovideinformationconcerningthisActandtheCommissionersroleandactivities
and
(f)receiverepresentationsfromthepublicconcerningtheoperationofthisAct.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.59.
Regulations
60.(1)TheLieutenantGovernorinCouncilmaymakeregulations,
(0.a)prescribingstandardsfordeterminingwhatconstitutesreasonablegroundsforaheadtoconcludethatarequestfor
accesstoarecordisfrivolousorvexatious
(a)respectingtheproceduresforaccesstooriginalrecordsundersection30
(b)respectingtheproceduresforaccesstopersonalinformationundersubsection48(3)
(b.1)requiringtheheadofaninstitutiontoassistpersonswithdisabilitiesinmakingrequestsforaccessundersubsection24
(1)or48(1)
(c)prescribingthecircumstancesunderwhichrecordscapableofbeingproducedfrommachinereadablerecordsarenot
includedinthedefinitionofrecordforthepurposesofthisAct
(d)settingstandardsforandrequiringadministrative,technicalandphysicalsafeguardstoensurethesecurityandconfidentiality
ofrecordsandpersonalinformationunderthecontrolofinstitutions
(d.1)providingforprocedurestobefollowedbyaninstitutionifpersonalinformationisdisclosedincontraventionofthisAct
(e)settingstandardsfortheaccuracyandcompletenessofpersonalinformationthatisunderthecontrolofaninstitution
(f)prescribingtimeperiodsforthepurposesofsubsection40(1)
(f.1)respectingthedisposalofpersonalinformationundersubsection40(4),includingprovidingfordifferentproceduresforthe
disposalofpersonalinformationbasedonthesensitivityofthepersonalinformation
(g)prescribingtheamount,themannerofpaymentandthemannerofallocationoffeesdescribedinclause24(1)(c)or48(1)
(c),subsection50(1.1)orsection57andthetimesatwhichtheyarerequiredtobepaid
(h)prescribingmatterstobeconsideredindeterminingwhethertowaiveallorpartofthecostsrequiredundersection57
(i)designatinganyagency,board,commission,corporationorotherbodyasaninstitutionanddesignatingaheadforeachsuch
institution
(j)prescribingconditionsrelatingtothesecurityandconfidentialityofrecordsusedforaresearchpurpose
(j.1)exemptingoneormoreprivatehospitalsfromtheapplicationofthisAct
(k)prescribingformsandprovidingfortheiruse
(l)respectinganymattertheLieutenantGovernorinCouncilconsidersnecessarytocarryouteffectivelythepurposesofthisAct.
R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.601996,c.1,Sched.K,s.12(1,2)2010,c.25,s.24(16)2006,c.34,Sched.C,s.9.
Categoriesoffees
(2)Aregulationmadeunderclause(1)(g)mayprescribeadifferentamount,mannerofpayment,mannerofallocationortimeof
paymentoffeesfordifferentcategoriesofrecordsorpersonsrequestingaccesstoarecord.1996,c.1,Sched.K,s.12(3).
Offences
61.(1)Nopersonshall,
(a)wilfullydisclosepersonalinformationincontraventionofthisAct
(b)wilfullymaintainapersonalinformationbankthatcontravenesthisAct
(c)makearequestunderthisActforaccesstoorcorrectionofpersonalinformationunderfalsepretenses
(c.1)alter,concealordestroyarecord,orcauseanyotherpersontodoso,withtheintentionofdenyingarightunderthisActto
accesstherecordortheinformationcontainedintherecord
(d)wilfullyobstructtheCommissionerintheperformanceofhisorherfunctionsunderthisAct
(e)wilfullymakeafalsestatementto,misleadorattempttomisleadtheCommissionerintheperformanceofhisorher
functionsunderthisActor
(f)wilfullyfailtocomplywithanorderoftheCommissioner.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.61(1)2014,c.13,Sched.6,s.2(1).
Penalty
(2)Everypersonwhocontravenessubsection(1)isguiltyofanoffenceandonconvictionisliabletoafinenotexceeding$5,000.
R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.61(2).
ConsentofAttorneyGeneral
(3)Aprosecutionshallnotbecommencedunderclause(1)(c.1),(d),(e)or(f)withouttheconsentoftheAttorneyGeneral.R.S.O.
1990,c.F.31,s.61(3)2014,c.13,Sched.6,s.2(2).
Extendedlim itationforprosecution
(4)Aprosecutionforanoffenceunderclause(1)(c.1)shallnotbecommencedmorethantwoyearsafterthedayevidenceofthe
offencewasdiscovered.2014,c.13,Sched.6,s.2(3).
Protectionofinform ation
(5)Inaprosecutionforanoffenceunderthissection,thecourtmaytakeprecautionstoavoidthedisclosurebythecourtorany
personofanyofthefollowinginformation,including,whereappropriate,conductinghearingsorpartsofhearingsinprivateor
sealingallorpartofthecourtfiles:
1.Informationthatmaybesubjecttoanexemptionfromdisclosureundersections12to21.1.
2.InformationtowhichthisActmaynotapplyundersection65.
3.InformationthatmaybesubjecttoaconfidentialityprovisioninanyotherAct.2014,c.13,Sched.6,s.2(4).
Delegation,civilproceedings
Delegationofheadspow ers
62.(1)Aheadmayinwritingdelegateapowerordutygrantedorvestedintheheadtoanofficerorofficersoftheinstitutionor
anotherinstitutionsubjecttosuchlimitations,restrictions,conditionsandrequirementsastheheadmaysetoutinthedelegation.
R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.62(1)2006,c.34,Sched.C,s.10.
Protectionfrom civilproceeding
(2)Noactionorotherproceedingliesagainstahead,oragainstapersonactingonbehalforunderthedirectionofthehead,for
damagesresultingfromthedisclosureornondisclosureingoodfaithofarecordoranypartofarecordunderthisAct,orfromthe
failuretogiveanoticerequiredunderthisActifreasonablecareistakentogivetherequirednotice.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.62(2).
VicariousliabilityofCrow npreserved
(3)Subsection(2)doesnotbyreasonofsubsections5(2)and(4)oftheProceedingsAgainsttheCrownActrelievetheCrownof
liabilityinrespectofatortcommittedbyapersonmentionedinsubsection(2)towhichitwouldotherwisebesubject,andtheCrown
isliableunderthatActforanysuchtortinalikemannerasifsubsection(2)hadnotbeenenacted.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.62(3).
Vicariousliabilityofcertaininstitutionspreserved
(4)Subsection(2)doesnotrelieveaninstitutionofliabilityinrespectofatortcommittedbyapersonmentionedinsubsection(2)to
whichitwouldotherwisebesubjectandtheinstitutionisliableforanysuchtortinalikemannerasifsubsection(2)hadnotbeen
enacted.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.62(4).
Inform alaccess
Oralrequests
63.(1)WhereaheadmaygiveaccesstoinformationunderthisAct,nothinginthisActpreventstheheadfromgivingaccesstothat
informationinresponsetoanoralrequestorintheabsenceofarequest.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.63(1).
Preexistingaccesspreserved
(2)ThisActshallnotbeappliedtoprecludeaccesstoinformationthatisnotpersonalinformationandtowhichaccessbythepublic
wasavailablebycustomorpracticeimmediatelybeforethisActcomesintoforce.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.63(2).
Inform ationotherw iseavailable

64.(1)ThisActdoesnotimposeanylimitationontheinformationotherwiseavailablebylawtoapartytolitigation.R.S.O.1990,
c.F.31,s.64(1).
Pow ersofcourtsandtribunals
(2)ThisActdoesnotaffectthepowerofacourtoratribunaltocompelawitnesstotestifyorcompeltheproductionofadocument.
R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.64(2).
ApplicationofAct
65.(1)ThisActdoesnotapplytorecordsplacedinthearchivesofaneducationalinstitutionortheArchivesofOntariobyoronbehalf
ofapersonororganizationotherthan,
(a)aninstitutionasdefinedinthisActorintheMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyActor
(b)ahealthinformationcustodianasdefinedinthePersonalHealthInformationProtectionAct,2004.2005,c.28,Sched.F,
s.8(1).
(2)REPEALED:2004,c.3,Sched.A,s.81(7).
Idem
(3)ThisActdoesnotapplytonotespreparedbyorforapersonpresidinginaproceedinginacourtofOntarioifthosenotesare
preparedforthatpersonspersonaluseinconnectionwiththeproceeding.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.65(3).
Sam e
(4)ThisActdoesnotapplytoanythingcontainedinajudgesperformanceevaluationundersection51.11oftheCourtsofJusticeAct
ortoanyinformationcollectedinconnectionwiththeevaluation.1994,c.12,s.49.
Sam e
(5)ThisActdoesnotapplytoarecordoftheOntarioJudicialCouncil,whetherinthepossessionoftheJudicialCouncilorofthe
AttorneyGeneral,ifanyofthefollowingconditionsapply:
1.TheJudicialCounciloritssubcommitteehasorderedthattherecordorinformationintherecordnotbedisclosedormade
public.
2.TheJudicialCouncilhasotherwisedeterminedthattherecordisconfidential.
3.TherecordwaspreparedinconnectionwithameetingorhearingoftheJudicialCouncilthatwasnotopentothepublic.1994,
c.12,s.49.
Sam e
(5.1)ThisActdoesnotapplytoarecordofacommitteeinvestigatingacomplaintagainstacasemanagementmasterundersection
86.2oftheCourtsofJusticeAct,whetherinthepossessionofthecommittee,theChiefJusticeoftheSuperiorCourtofJustice,the
AttorneyGeneraloranyotherperson,ifanyofthefollowingconditionsapply:
1.Thecommitteehasorderedthattherecordorinformationintherecordnotbedisclosedormadepublic.
2.Therecordwaspreparedinconnectionwiththecommitteesinvestigationofthecomplaintandthecomplaintwasnotdealt
withinamannerthatwasopentothepublic.1996,c.25,s.62002,c.18,Sched.K,s.11.
Sam e
(5.2)ThisActdoesnotapplytoarecordrelatingtoaprosecutionifallproceedingsinrespectoftheprosecutionhavenotbeen
completed.2006,c.34,Sched.C,s.11.
Sam e
(5.3)ThisActdoesnotapplytotheecclesiasticalrecordsofachurchorreligiousorganizationthatisaffiliatedwithaneducational
institutionorahospital.2010,c.25,s.24(17).
Sam e
(5.4)ThisActdoesnotapplytorecordsthatrelatetotheoperationsofahospitalfoundation.2010,c.25,s.24(17).
Sam e
(5.5)ThisActdoesnotapplytotheadministrativerecordsofamemberofahealthprofessionlistedinSchedule1totheRegulated
HealthProfessionsAct,1991thatrelatetothememberspersonalpractice.2010,c.25,s.24(17).
Sam e
(5.6)ThisActdoesnotapplytorecordsrelatingtocharitabledonationsmadetoahospital.2010,c.25,s.24(17).
Sam e
(5.7)ThisActdoesnotapplytorecordsrelatingtotheprovisionofabortionservices.2010,c.25,s.24(17).
Sam e
(6)Subjecttosubsection(7),thisActdoesnotapplytorecordscollected,prepared,maintainedorusedbyoronbehalfofan
institutioninrelationtoanyofthefollowing:
1.Proceedingsoranticipatedproceedingsbeforeacourt,tribunalorotherentityrelatingtolabourrelationsortotheemployment
ofapersonbytheinstitution.
2.Negotiationsoranticipatednegotiationsrelatingtolabourrelationsortotheemploymentofapersonbytheinstitutionbetween
theinstitutionandaperson,bargainingagentorpartytoaproceedingorananticipatedproceeding.
3.Meetings,consultations,discussionsorcommunicationsaboutlabourrelationsoremploymentrelatedmattersinwhichthe
institutionhasaninterest.
4.Meetings,consultations,discussionsorcommunicationsabouttheappointmentorplacementofanyindividualbyachurchor
religiousorganizationwithinaninstitution,orwithinthechurchorreligiousorganization.
5.Meetings,consultations,discussionsorcommunicationsaboutapplicationsforhospitalappointments,theappointmentsor
privilegesofpersonswhohavehospitalprivileges,andanythingthatformspartofthepersonnelfileofthosepersons.1995,
c.1,s.822010,c.25,s.24(18).
Exception
(7)ThisActappliestothefollowingrecords:
1.Anagreementbetweenaninstitutionandatradeunion.
2.Anagreementbetweenaninstitutionandoneormoreemployeeswhichendsaproceedingbeforeacourt,tribunalorother
entityrelatingtolabourrelationsortoemploymentrelatedmatters.
3.Anagreementbetweenaninstitutionandoneormoreemployeesresultingfromnegotiationsaboutemploymentrelated
mattersbetweentheinstitutionandtheemployeeoremployees.
4.Anexpenseaccountsubmittedbyanemployeeofaninstitutiontothatinstitutionforthepurposeofseekingreimbursementfor
expensesincurredbytheemployeeinhisorheremployment.1995,c.1,s.82.
Inform ationrelatingtoadoptions
(8)ThisActdoesnotapplywithrespecttothefollowing:
1.Noticesregisteredundersection48.3oftheVitalStatisticsActandnoticesandinformationregisteredundersection48.4of
thatAct.
2.Notices,certifiedcopiesofordersandotherinformationgiventotheRegistrarGeneralundersections48.5to48.10ofthatAct.
3.Noticesandotherinformationgiventoadesignatedcustodianbythelocaldirectorofachildrensaidsocietyundersection
48.9ofthatActandinformationgiventoabirthparentoranadoptedpersonunderthatsection.
4.Informationandrecordsinfilesthatareunsealedundersection48.11ofthatAct.2005,c.25,s.342016,c.23,s.49(2).
Exception
(8.1)ThisActdoesnotapply,
(a)toarecordrespectingorassociatedwithresearchconductedorproposedbyanemployeeofaneducationalinstitutionorby
apersonassociatedwithaneducationalinstitution
(b)toarecordofteachingmaterialscollected,preparedormaintainedbyanemployeeofaneducationalinstitutionorbya
personassociatedwithaneducationalinstitutionforuseattheeducationalinstitution
(c)toarecordrespectingorassociatedwithresearch,includingclinicaltrials,conductedorproposedbyanemployeeofa
hospitalorbyapersonassociatedwithahospitalor
(d)toarecordofteachingmaterialscollected,preparedormaintainedbyanemployeeofahospitalorbyapersonassociated
withahospitalforuseatthehospital.2005,c.28,Sched.F,s.8(2)2010,c.25,s.24(19).
Note:Subsection65(8.1)wasenactedassubsection65(8)insourcelaw,StatutesofOntario,2005,chapter28,ScheduleF,
subsection 8 (2). The subsection is renumbered in this consolidation to distinguish it from existing subsection 65 (8),
enactedbyStatutesofOntario,2005,chapter25,section34.
Exception
(9)Despitesubsection(8.1),theheadoftheeducationalinstitutionorhospitalshalldisclosethesubjectmatterandamountof
fundingbeingreceivedwithrespecttotheresearchreferredtointhatsubsection.2005,c.28,Sched.F,s.8(2)2010,c.25,s.24
(20).
ApplicationofAct
(10)Despitesubsection(8.1),thisActdoesapplytoevaluativeoropinionmaterialcompiledinrespectofteachingmaterialsor
researchonlytotheextentthatisnecessaryforthepurposeofsubclause49(c.1)(i).2005,c.28,Sched.F,s.8(2).
Serviceproviderorganizations
65.1(1)Thissectionapplieswithrespecttoaserviceproviderorganizationasdefinedinsection17.1oftheMinistryofGovernment
ServicesAct.2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Definitions
(2)Inthissection,
customerserviceinformationmeans,inrelationtoaservice,
(a)thename,addressandtelephonenumberorothercontactinformationoftheindividualtowhomtheserviceistobeprovided
and,ifapplicable,thepersonactingonbehalfofthatindividual,
(b)thetransactionorreceiptnumberprovidedbytheserviceproviderorganizationinrelationtotherequestfortheservice,
(c)informationrelatingtothepaymentofanyfee,and
(d)suchotherinformationasmaybeprescribed(renseignementslisauservicelaclientle)
designatedservicemeansaservicedesignatedbyregulationsmadeundersubsection17.1(3)oftheMinistryofGovernment
ServicesActasaservicethattheserviceproviderorganizationmayprovideonbehalfoftheGovernmentorapublicbody
(servicedsign)
GovernmentmeanstheGovernmentasdefinedintheMinistryofGovernmentServicesAct(gouvernement)
publicbodymeansapublicbodyasdefinedinsection17.1oftheMinistryofGovernmentServicesAct.(organismepublic)
2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Authorizationtocollectpersonalinform ation
(3)Aserviceproviderorganizationisauthorizedtocollectpersonalinformationforthepurposesofprovidingadesignatedservice.
2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Collectionofcustom erserviceinform ation

(4)Withoutlimitingthegeneralityofsubsection(3),aserviceproviderorganizationisauthorizedtocollectcustomerservice
information,withtheconsentoftheindividualtowhomtheinformationrelates,forthepurposesofprovidingadesignatedservice.
2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Conveyinginform ationtotheGovernm ent,etc.

(5)Ifrequiredbytheregulations,aserviceproviderorganizationthatcollectspersonalinformationonbehalfoftheGovernmentora
publicbodyinthecourseofprovidingadesignatedserviceshallconveythepersonalinformationtothatGovernmentorpublicbody
inaccordancewiththeregulations.2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Lim itationafterinform ationconveyed

(6)Aftertheserviceproviderorganizationhasconveyedpersonalinformationundersubsection(5),theserviceproviderorganization
shallnotuseorfurtherdisclosethepersonalinformationexceptasallowedbytheregulations.2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Collectionofpersonalinform ationunderarrangem ents

(7)Apersonwhoprovidesservicesonbehalfofaserviceproviderorganizationpursuanttoanarrangementundersubsection17.1
(7)oftheMinistryofGovernmentServicesActmaynotcollectpersonalinformationinconnectionwithprovidingthoseservices
unlesstheserviceproviderorganizationandthepersonhaveenteredintoanagreementthatgovernsthecollection,useand
disclosureofsuchpersonalinformationandtheagreementmeetstheprescribedrequirements,ifany.2006,c.34,Sched.F,
s.1(2).
AuditsbyCom m issioner
(8)TheCommissionermayauditaserviceproviderorganizationtocheckthattherehasbeennounauthorizedaccesstoor
modificationofpersonalinformationinthecustodyoftheorganizationandtheorganizationshallcooperatewithandassistthe
Commissionerintheconductoftheaudit.2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Regulations
(9)TheLieutenantGovernorinCouncilmaymakeregulations,
(a)prescribinginformationforthepurposesofclause(d)ofthedefinitionofcustomerserviceinformationinsubsection(2)
(b)governingthecollection,useanddisclosureofpersonalinformationbyaserviceproviderorganization
(c)requiringtheconveyanceofpersonalinformationundersubsection(5)totheextentandwithinthetimeperiodspecifiedbythe
regulations
(d)allowingtheuseanddisclosureofpersonalinformationundersubsection(6)
(e)prescribingrequirementsforagreementsundersubsection(7)
(f)prescribinginformationforthepurposesofclause65.2(2)(e).2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Publicconsultationbeforem akingregulations
65.2(1)Subjecttosubsection(7),theLieutenantGovernorinCouncilshallnotmakeanyregulationundersubsection65.1(9)
unless,
(a)theMinisterhaspublishedanoticeoftheproposedregulationinTheOntarioGazetteandgivennoticeoftheproposed
regulationbyallothermeansthattheMinisterconsidersappropriateforthepurposeofprovidingnoticetothepersonswho
maybeaffectedbytheproposedregulation
(b)thenoticecomplieswiththerequirementsofthissection
(c)thetimeperiodsspecifiedinthenotice,duringwhichmembersofthepublicmayexercisearightdescribedinclause(2)(b)
or(c),haveexpiredand
(d)theMinisterhasconsideredwhatevercommentsandsubmissionsthatmembersofthepublichavemadeontheproposed
regulationinaccordancewithclause(2)(b)or(c)andhasreportedtotheLieutenantGovernorinCouncilonwhat,ifany,
changestotheproposedregulationtheMinisterconsidersappropriate.2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Contentsofnotice
(2)Thenoticementionedinclause(1)(a)shallcontain,
(a)adescriptionoftheproposedregulationandthetextofit
(b)astatementofthetimeperiodduringwhichmembersofthepublicmaysubmitwrittencommentsontheproposedregulation
totheMinisterandthemannerinwhichandtheaddresstowhichthecommentsmustbesubmitted
(c)adescriptionofwhateverotherrights,inadditiontotherightdescribedinclause(b),thatmembersofthepublichavetomake
submissionsontheproposedregulationandthemannerinwhichandthetimeperiodduringwhichthoserightsmustbe
exercised
(d)astatementofwhereandwhenmembersofthepublicmayreviewwritteninformationabouttheproposedregulation
(e)allprescribedinformationand
(f)allotherinformationthattheMinisterconsidersappropriate.2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Tim eperiodforcom m ents

(3)Thetimeperiodmentionedinclauses(2)(b)and(c)shallbeatleast60daysaftertheMinistergivesthenoticementionedin
clause(1)(a)unlesstheMinistershortensthetimeperiodinaccordancewithsubsection(4).2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Shortertim eperiodforcom m ents

(4)TheMinistermayshortenthetimeperiodif,intheMinistersopinion,
(a)theurgencyofthesituationrequiresitor
(b)theproposedregulationisofaminorortechnicalnature.2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Discretiontom akeregulations
(5)UponreceivingtheMinistersreportmentionedinclause(1)(d),theLieutenantGovernorinCouncil,withoutfurthernoticeunder
subsection(1),maymaketheproposedregulationwiththechangesthattheLieutenantGovernorinCouncilconsidersappropriate,
whetherornotthosechangesarementionedintheMinistersreport.2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Nopublicconsultation
(6)TheMinistermaydecidethatsubsections(1)to(5)shouldnotapplytothepoweroftheLieutenantGovernorinCounciltomakea
regulationundersubsection65.1(9)if,intheMinistersopinion,
(a)theurgencyofthesituationrequiresitor
(b)theproposedregulationisofaminorortechnicalnature.2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Sam e
(7)IftheMinisterdecidesthatsubsections(1)to(5)shouldnotapplytothepoweroftheLieutenantGovernorinCounciltomakea
regulationundersubsection65.1(9),
(a)subsections(1)to(5)donotapplytothepoweroftheLieutenantGovernorinCounciltomaketheregulationand
(b)theMinistershallgivenoticeofthedecisiontothepublicandtotheCommissionerassoonasisreasonablypossibleafter
makingthedecision.2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Contentsofnotice
(8)Thenoticementionedinclause(7)(b)shallincludeastatementoftheMinistersreasonsformakingthedecisionandallother
informationthattheMinisterconsidersappropriate.2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Publicationofnotice
(9)TheMinistershallpublishthenoticementionedinclause(7)(b)inTheOntarioGazetteandgivethenoticebyallothermeans
thattheMinisterconsidersappropriate.2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Tem poraryregulation
(10)IftheMinisterdecidesthatsubsections(1)to(5)shouldnotapplytothepoweroftheLieutenantGovernorinCounciltomakea
regulationundersubsection65.1(9)becausetheMinisterisoftheopinionthattheurgencyofthesituationrequiresit,theregulation
shall,
(a)beidentifiedasatemporaryregulationinthetextoftheregulationand
(b)unlessitisrevokedbeforeitsexpiry,expireatatimespecifiedintheregulation,whichshallnotbeafterthesecond
anniversaryofthedayonwhichtheregulationcomesintoforce.2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Noreview
(11)Subjecttosubsection(12),neitheracourt,northeCommissionershallreviewanyaction,decision,failuretotakeactionor
failuretomakeadecisionbytheLieutenantGovernorinCouncilortheMinisterunderthissection.2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Exception
(12)AnypersonresidentinOntariomaymakeanapplicationforjudicialreviewundertheJudicialReviewProcedureActonthe
groundsthattheMinisterhasnottakenasteprequiredbythissection.2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Tim eforapplication
(13)Nopersonshallmakeanapplicationundersubsection(12)withrespecttoaregulationlaterthan21daysafterthedayon
which,
(a)theMinisterpublishesanoticewithrespecttotheregulationunderclause(1)(a)orsubsection(9),whereapplicableor
(b)theregulationisfiled,ifitisaregulationdescribedinsubsection(10).2006,c.34,Sched.F,s.1(2).
Nonapplicationre:certaincorporations
65.3(1)REPEALED:2016,c.37,Sched.18,s.8.
HydroOneInc.
(2)ThisActdoesnotapplytoHydroOneInc.anditssubsidiariesonandafterthedateonwhichtheBuildingOntarioUpAct(Budget
Measures),2015receivedRoyalAssent.2015,c.20,Sched.13,s.1(2).
Sam e
(3)Theannualpublicationofinformationrequiredbysection31onorafterthedatedescribedinsubsection(2)mustnotinclude
informationaboutHydroOneInc.anditssubsidiaries.2015,c.20,Sched.13,s.1(2).
Sam e,transition
(4)Ifapersonhasmadearequestundersubsection24(3)forcontinuingaccesstoarecordofHydroOneInc.orasubsidiary
beforethedatedescribedinsubsection(2),andifthespecifiedperiodforwhichaccessisrequestedexpiresafterApril23,2015,
thespecifiedperiodisdeemedtohaveexpiredonApril23,2015.2015,c.20,Sched.13,s.1(2).
Sam e,transition
(5)Despitesubsection(2),foraperiodofsixmonthsafterthedatedescribedinthatsubsection,
(a)theCommissionermaycontinuetoexerciseallofhisorherpowersundersection52(inquiry)andclause59(b)(certain
orders)inrelationtoHydroOneInc.anditssubsidiarieswithrespecttomattersthatoccurredandrecordsthatwerecreated
beforethatdateand
(b)HydroOneInc.anditssubsidiariescontinuetohavethedutiesofaninstitutionunderthisActinrelationtotheexerciseofthe
Commissionerspowersmentionedinclause(a).2015,c.20,Sched.13,s.1(2).
Continuingauthoritytoissueorders,etc.
(6)ThepowersanddutiesoftheCommissionertoissueordersundersection54andclause59(b)withrespecttomatters
mentionedinsubsection(5)continueforanadditionalsixmonthsaftertheexpiryofthesixmonthperioddescribedinthat
subsection.2015,c.20,Sched.13,s.1(2).
Ordersbinding
(7)Anorderissuedwithinthetimedescribedinsubsection(6)isbindingonHydroOneInc.oritssubsidiaries,asthecasemaybe.
2015,c.20,Sched.13,s.1(2).
Repeal
(8)Subsections(4),(5),(6)and(7)andthissubsectionarerepealedonadaytobenamedbyproclamationoftheLieutenant
Governor.2015,c.20,Sched.13,s.1(2).
Exerciseofrightsofdeceased,etc.,persons
66.AnyrightorpowerconferredonanindividualbythisActmaybeexercised,
(a)wheretheindividualisdeceased,bytheindividualspersonalrepresentativeifexerciseoftherightorpowerrelatestothe
administrationoftheindividualsestate
(b)bytheindividualsattorneyunderacontinuingpowerofattorney,theindividualsattorneyunderapowerofattorneyfor
personalcare,theindividualsguardianoftheperson,ortheindividualsguardianofpropertyand
(c)wheretheindividualislessthansixteenyearsofage,byapersonwhohaslawfulcustodyoftheindividual.R.S.O.1990,
c.F.31,s.661992,c.32,s.131996,c.2,s.66.
Conflictw ithotherAct
67.(1)ThisActprevailsoveraconfidentialityprovisioninanyotherActunlesssubsection(2)ortheotherActspecificallyprovides
otherwise.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.67(1).
Idem
(2)ThefollowingconfidentialityprovisionsprevailoverthisAct:
1.Subsection53(1)oftheAssessmentAct.
2.Subsections45(8),(9)and(10),54(4)and(5),74(5),75(6),76(11)and116(6)andsection165oftheChildandFamily
ServicesAct.
3.Section68oftheCollegesCollectiveBargainingAct,2008.
4.Section10oftheCommodityFuturesAct.
5.Repealed:1993,c.38,s.65.
6.Subsection137(2)oftheCourtsofJusticeAct.
7.Subsection113(1)oftheLab ourRelationsAct.
7.0.1Sections89,90and92oftheLegalAidServicesAct,1998 .
7.1Section40.1oftheOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct.
8.Subsection32(4)ofthePayEquityAct.
8.1REPEALED:2006,c.35,Sched.C,s.47(3).
9.Sections16and17oftheSecuritiesAct.
10.Subsection4(2)oftheStatisticsAct.
11.Subsection28(2)oftheVitalStatisticsAct.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.67(2)1992,c.14,s.11993,c.38,s.651994,c.11,
s.3881998,c.26,s.1032006,c.35,Sched.C,s.47(3)2008,c.15,s.86.
68.REPEALED:2006,c.34,Sched.C,s.12.
Application
69.(1)ThisActappliestoanyrecordinthecustodyorunderthecontrolofaninstitutionregardlessofwhetheritwasrecordedbefore
orafterthisActcomesintoforce.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.69.
Hospitals
(2)Despitesubsection(1),thisActonlyappliestorecordsinthecustodyorunderthecontrolofahospitalwheretherecordscame
intothecustodyorunderthecontrolofthehospitalonorafterJanuary1,2007.2010,c.25,s.24(21).
Crow nbound
70.ThisActbindstheCrown.R.S.O.1990,c.F.31,s.70.
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