Information and Privacy Commissioner

What is the Information and Privacy Commissioner's role?

The Information and Privacy Commissioner is an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly who promotes public access to information and protection of privacy.  The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (PDF) and the Health Information Act (PDF) provide rights of access to information, with some exceptions. The two laws also require governments and health care providers to protect personal information and personal health information. 

The Information and Privacy Commissioner reviews complaints about actions or decisions relating to these two laws.  If a matter cannot be settled, the Commissioner has the power to make findings and make recommendations or issue orders.

How is the Commissioner selected?

The Information and Privacy Commissioner is an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly appointed by the Legislature for a term of five years. The Commissioner may be removed only by a vote of the Legislature.

Annual Reports to the Legislative Assembly

All annual reports are PDF files.

• 2021 Annual Report of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner