Information Commissioner’s guidance
Helpful information on how we approach investigations and interpret the Access to Information Act.
Process
- 9 Tips for ATIP-Friendly Email Management from the Office of the Information Commissioner. New
- New procedures in response to the passage of Bill C-58 (under revision)
- Seeking the Information Commissioner’s approval to decline to act on an access request New
- Investigator’s Guide to Interpreting the Act
- Investigating exemption and missing records complaints submitted together
- Initial request for documentation from institutions
- Timeframe for filing a complaint
- Investigations of complaints involving the exemption for third-party information (under revision)
- Exemption and/or exclusion complaints infographic
- Missing records complaints infographic
Interpretation
- Control of records New
- Commissioner’s Decision Summary 6.1-0002
- Commissioner’s Decision Summary 6.1-0001
- Seeking the Information Commissioner’s approval to decline to act on an access request
- Exercise of discretion
- Investigator's Guide to Interpreting the Act
- Decisions
Investigations
- 2017-2018 investigations
- 2016-2017 investigations
- 2015-2016 investigations
- 2014-2015 investigations
- 2013-2014 investigations
- 2012-2013 investigations
- 2011-2012 investigations
- 2010-2011 investigations
Frequently asked questions
NOTE: Guidance documents explain the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) standard investigative procedures. The OIC may in its discretion depart from any of its investigative procedures when it is just and appropriate to do so.