Provincial and Territorial Authorities
Oversight Offices and Government Organizations
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Alberta
Laws:
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and regulation
- Health Information Act (Amendments to HIA and Health Information Regulation and the Alberta Electronic Health Record Regulation were proclaimed on September 1, 2010)
- Personal Information Protection Act (see here for details regarding “substantially similar” determination in relation to PIPEDA)
Oversight:
Jill Clayton
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta
410, 9925 - 109 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J8
Phone: (780) 422-6860
Toll Free: 1(888) 878-4044
Fax: (780) 422-5682
Email: generalinfo@oipc.ab.ca
Web Site: http://www.oipc.ab.ca
Government Agencies Responsible:
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:
Access and Privacy
Service Alberta
3rd Floor, Commerce Place
10155 - 102 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4L4
Main Number: (780) 422-2657
Help Desk: (780) 427-5848
Fax: (780) 427-1120
Email: foiphelpdesk@gov.ab.ca
Web Site: http://foip.alberta.ca and http://www.servicealberta.ca/foip/whats-new.cfm
Health Information Act:
Alberta Health and Wellness
Email: inquiries(AHINFORM@health.gov.ab.ca)
Web Site: http://www.health.gov.ab.ca/
British Columbia
Laws:
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See here for details on the following laws and associated regulations:
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- Personal Information Protection Act (see here for details regarding “substantially similar” determination in relation to PIPEDA)
- E-Health (Personal Health Information Access and Protection of Privacy) Act
Oversight:
Elizabeth Denham
Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia
P.O. Box 9038, Stn. Prov. Govt.
947 Fort Street, 4th Floor
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 9A4
Phone: (250) 387-5629
Toll-free: 1 (800) 663-7867 (free within B.C.)
Fax: (250) 387-1696
Email: info@oipc.bc.ca
Web Site: http://www.oipc.bc.ca/
Government Agencies Responsible:
Legislation, Privacy and Policy Branch
Ministry of Citizens’ Services and Open Government
Government of British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia
Phone: (250) 356-0361
Toll-free: 1 (800) 663-7867 (free within B.C.)
Email: privacy.helpline@gov.bc.ca
Web Site: http://www.cio.gov.bc.ca/cio/priv_leg/lpp.page
British Columbia’s E-Health Program
Ministry of Health Services
1515 Blanshard Street
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3C8
Seniors Health Care Support Line
Toll-free throughout B.C.: 1 (877) 952-3181
Email: Robert.Adam@gov.bc.ca
Web site: http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/ehealth/index.html
Manitoba
Laws:
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and regulation
- Personal Health Information Act and regulation (See the here for details about the amendments that were proclaimed on May 1, 2010.)
Oversight:
Charlene Paquin, Ombudsman
Office of the Ombudsman
750 - 500 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3X1
Phone: (204) 982-9130
Toll-free: 1 (800) 665-0531
Fax: (204) 942-7803
Email: ombudsman@ombudsman.mb.ca
Web Site: http://www.ombudsman.mb.ca/
Government Agencies Responsible:
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:
Manitoba Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection
Information and Privacy Policy Secretariat
130 - 200 Vaughan Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1T5
Phone: (204) 945-1252
Email: fippa@gov.mb.ca
Web Site: http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/fippa/index.html
Personal Health Information Act:
Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors
Legislative Unit
300 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3M9
Phone: (204) 788-6612
Fax: (204) 945-1020
Email: PHIAinfo@gov.mb.ca
Web Site: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/phia/index.html
Manitoba eHealth: http://www.manitoba-ehealth.ca/
New Brunswick
Laws:
- Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act and regulations (came into force on September 1, 2010)
- Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act and regulations (came into force on September 1, 2010). (see here for details regarding “substantially similar” determination in relation to PIPEDA)
Oversight:
Anne E. Bertrand, Q.C., Access to Information and Privacy Commissioner
Office of the Access to Information and Privacy Commissioner
65 Regent Street, Suite 230
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 7H8
Phone: (506) 453-5965
Toll Free: 1 (877) 755-2811
Fax: (506) 453-5963
E-mail: access.info.privacy@gnb.ca
Web site: http://www.info-priv-nb.ca/Default.asp
Government Agencies Responsible:
Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act:
Supply and Services
Phone (506) 444-4180
E-mail: Info.priv@gnb.ca
Web site: http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/government_services/rti/contacts.html
Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act:
Corporate Privacy Office
Department of Health
Mailing Address:
HSBC Place
Floor: 5, P. O. Box 5100
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5G8
Phone: (506) 457-4800
Email: questions.dh-mscpo-bpvp@gnb.ca
Web site: http://www.gnb.ca/0051/acts/index-e.asp
Newfoundland and Labrador
Laws:
- Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act and regulations
- Personal Health Information Act, regulations and Pharmacy Network Regulations (came into force on April 1, 2011). (see here for details regarding “substantially similar” determination in relation to PIPEDA)
Oversight:
Ed Ring, Information and Privacy Commissioner
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for Newfoundland and Labrador
2nd floor, 34 Pippy Place
P.O. Box 13004, Station A
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 3V8
Phone: (709) 729-6309
Fax: (709) 729-6500
Toll Free: 1-877-729-6309
Email: commissioner@oipc.nl.ca
http://www.oipc.gov.nl.ca/default.htm
Government Agencies Responsible:
Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Office
5th Floor, West Block
Confederation Building
P.O Box 8700 Station A
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 4J6
Tel: (709) 729-7072
Fax: (709) 729-5466
Email: atippoffice@gov.nl.ca
Web site: http://www.atipp.gov.nl.ca/
Personal Health Information Act:
Department of Health and Community Services
List of contacts: http://www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/phia/
Also see:
Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information
Contact: David Morgan, Privacy Manager
Tel: (709) 752-6000
Web site: http://www.nlchi.nl.ca/privacy.php
Northwest Territories
Law:
Oversight:
Elaine Keenan-Bengts, LL.B., B.A.
Information and Privacy Commissioner of the Northwest Territories
5018, 47th street
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2N2
Phone: (867) 669-0976
Toll Free: 1 (888) 521-7088
Fax: (867) 920-2511
Email: atippcomm@theedge.ca
Government Agency Responsible:
Access and Privacy Office
Policy and Planning Division
Department of Justice
Government of the Northwest Territories
PO Box 1320
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2L9
Phone (867) 920-3180
Fax: (867) 873-0659
Email: ATIPP@gov.nt.ca
Web Site: http://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/ATIPP/index.shtml
Nova Scotia
Laws:
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (and Privacy Review Officer Act) and regulations
- Personal Health Information Act came into force on June 1, 2013. NEW!
- Part XX of the Municipal Government Act and regulations
- Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act and regulations
Oversight:
Catherine Tully
Review Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Review Office
P.O. Box 181
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2M4
Phone: (902) 424-4684
Fax: (902) 424-8303
Email: foipopreviewofficer@gov.ns.ca
Web Site: http://foipop.ns.ca/
Government Agencies Responsible:
List of provincial / municipal privacy contacts:
FOIPOP Contacts:
Department of Health and Wellness
Privacy and Access Office
1894 Barrington Street
PO Box 488
Halifax, NS B3J 2R8
Phone: (902) 424-5419
Toll-free: 1 (855) 640-4765
Email: phia@gov.ns.ca
http://www.gov.ns.ca/just/IAP/contact.asp
Nunavut
Law:
- Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Oversight:
Elaine Keenan-Bengts, LL.B., B.A.
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Nunavut
5018, 47th street
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2N2
Phone: (867) 669-0976
Toll Free: 1 (888) 521-7088
Fax: (867) 920-2511
Email: atippcomm@theedge.ca
Web Site: http://www.info-privacy.nu.ca/
Ontario
Laws:
This page provides updated guidance and regulations for the following laws:
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (see here for details regarding “substantially similar” determination in relation to PIPEDA)
Oversight:
Brian Beamish
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
2 Bloor Street East, Suite 1400
Toronto, Ontario M4W 1A8
Phone: (416) 326-3333
Toll-free: 1 (800) 387-0073 (free within Ontario)
Fax: (416) 325-9195
Email: info@ipc.on.ca
Web Site: http://www.ipc.on.ca/
Government Agencies Responsible:
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:
Office of the Chief Information and Privacy Officer
Contact information: http://www.accessandprivacy.gov.on.ca/english/aboutus/contact.html
Web Site: http://www.accessandprivacy.gov.on.ca/english/index.html
Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004:
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/legislation/bill_31/personal_info.html
Prince Edward Island
Law:
Oversight:
Karen A. Rose
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Prince Edward Island
J. Angus MacLean Building
180 Richmond Street
P.O. Box 2000
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 7K7
Telephone: (902) 368-4099
Fax: (902) 368-5947
Email: mlsmith@gov.pe.ca
Web Site: http://www.assembly.pe.ca/index.php3?number=1013943
Government Agency Responsible:
Department of Environment, Labour and Justice
Fourth Floor, Shaw Building, South
95 Rochford Street
P.O. Box 2000
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 7N8
Web Site: http://www.gov.pe.ca/foipp/index.php3
Québec
Laws:
- Act Respecting Access to Documents Held by Public Bodies and the Protection of Personal Information
- Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (see here for details regarding “substantially similar” determination in relation to PIPEDA)
- An Act to amend the Act respecting health services and social services, the Health Insurance Act and the Act respecting the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec
Oversight:
Me Jean Chartier
President
Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec
575 Saint-Amable Street, Suite 1.10
Québec, Québec G1R 2G4
Phone: (418) 528-7741
Fax: (418) 529-3102
Toll-free: 1 (888) 528-7741 (free within Québec)
Email: Cai.Communications@cai.gouv.qc.ca
Web Site: http://www.cai.gouv.qc.ca/index-en.html
Government Agencies Responsible:
Secrétariat à la réforme des institutions démocratiques et à l'accès à l'information
Ministère du Conseil exécutif
Building H
875 Grande Allée East, Suite 2.400
Québec, Québec G1R 4Y8
Phone: (418) 528-8024
Fax: (418) 528-8094
Email: sridai@mce.gouv.qc.ca
Web Site: http://www.institutions-democratiques.gouv.qc.ca/index_en.htm
This site contains a list of ministries and contacts: http://www.cai.gouv.qc.ca/index-en.html
Santé et Services Sociaux Quebec concerning electronic health records: http://www.dossierdesante.gouv.qc.ca/en/index.php
Saskatchewan
Laws:
Details and regulation on these laws are here:
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and regulations
- Local Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and regulations
- Health Information Protection Act and regulations
Oversight:
Ronald J. Kruzeniski, QC
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Saskatchewan
503-1801 Hamilton Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 4B4
Phone: (306) 787-8350
Fax: (306) 798-1603
Email: rkruzeniski@oipc.sk.ca
Web Site: http://www.oipc.sk.ca
Government Agencies Responsible:
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:
Justice and Attorney General
1020-1874 Scarth Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 4B3
Phone: (306) 787-5473 Fax: (306) 798-4064
E-mail: accessprivacyjustice@gov.sk.ca
Health Information Protection Act:
Saskatchewan Health Privacy Officer
T.C. Douglas Building
3475 Albert Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 6X6
Phone: (306) 787-0769
Fax: (306) 787-2974
E-mail: HIPAFOIhelp@health.gov.sk.ca
Web Site: http://www.justice.gov.sk.ca/accessandprivacy
Yukon
Law:
Oversight:
Diane McLeod-McKay
Ombudsman and Information and Privacy Commissioner of the Yukon
211 Hawkins Street, Suite 201
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory Y1A 1X3
Phone: (867) 667-8468
Fax: (867) 667-8469
Email: info@ombudsman.yk.ca
Web Site: http://www.ombudsman.yk.ca/
Government Agency Responsible:
ATIPP Office
Information & Communications Technology Division
Department of Infrastructure
Government of Yukon
2071-2nd Avenue
Box 2703
Whitehorse Yukon Y1A 2C6
Phone: (867) 393-7048
Fax: (867) 393-6916
Email: atipp@gov.yk.ca
Web site: http://www.atipp.gov.yk.ca/index.html