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The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPPA) provides the public with a right of access to records held by a public body and regulates public bodies’ collection, use, disclosure, retention, and security of personal information.

The IPC is responsible for overseeing how ATIPPA is administered to ensure its purposes are achieved. To carry out this responsibility, the IPC has a number of powers including that she may comment on the implications to privacy and access to information of existing or proposed legislative schemes or programs of public bodies. She also has the power to investigate complaints about public bodies’ administration of ATIPPA and conduct reviews of public bodies’ decisions made or taken in respect of access to information or improper collection, use and disclosure of personal information.

This website has information that will help public bodies meet their obligations under ATIPPA.

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Jason Pedlar, has released his first annual report that highlights an increase in cases, quick and effective resolution of files, and opportunities for change to better serve Yukoners.

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Court Decision 22-A0065 VinAudit Canada Inc v Yukon Govt December 21 2023

Justice Crerar overturned the decision by the DM of Highways and Public Works to reject the recommendations of the IPC in report ATP-ADJ-2022-02-045 and ordered them to release the requested information.

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Canadian privacy regulators pass resolutions on the privacy of young people and workplace privacy

Privacy authorities call on governments to improve privacy legislation to protect groups vulnerable to the growing influence of digital technologies

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3162 Third Avenue, Main Floor
(corner of Third Avenue & Alexander Street)
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1G3

With the continued presence of COVID-19 in our community, our office continues to encourage the wearing of masks by all visitors to our office. If you do not have a mask, our office can provide you with a disposable one.

For general inquiries:

Phone: 867-667-8468
Toll free in the Yukon:
1-800-661-0408 (ext. 8468)

Email*: info@yukonombudsman.ca

*Email is not a secure method of communication. Email containing personal information should not be sent to our office unless sent securely. If you wish to send us a completed form or other personal details, you can request a Secure File Transfer link from our office.

To submit a complaint or a request for review (access request) form:

Phone: 867-667-8468
Toll free in the Yukon:
1-800-661-0408 (ext. 8468)

Email*: intake@yukonombudsman.ca

For media inquiries:

Phone:867-332-4555

Email*: communications@yukonombudsman.ca