Freedom of Information (FOI)

What are my rights?

Rights under FIPPA and PHIPA

  • Request information from specific public-sector institutions in Ontario
  • Examples of covered institutions:  Provincial and Municipal bodies, schools, colleges, universities, and then Police, among others

What kind of request is it?

  • Access to general records held by the College
  • Request your own personal information!
  • Correct your personal information
  • Access another individual’s personal information (with appropriate authorization or consent of the individual)

Can I submit a request?

Anyone can make a request for information:

  • Clearly describe the records you are requesting
  • Pay the $5.00 request fee
  • Clarify or narrow the request if necessary
  • Appeal the decision if you are not satisfied

Examples?

  • Marketing and advertising practices
  • Student recruitment strategies
  • Communications
  • Personnel/Faculty records
  • Requests from law enforcement agencies
  • Student transcripts and academic records

For more information about FIPPA and PHIPA please visit:  https://www.ontario.ca/page/freedom-information-request