Where this request is refused, individuals may require that a statement of disagreement be attached to the information. Individuals may also require that all parties to whom the information has been disclosed in the preceding year be notified of the correction or statement of disagreement. Access If you want access to government records, begin by contacting the department or agency that has the information. If access is denied, make a written request under the Act . Additionally, the Act sets out mandatory and discretionary exemptions to access which are listed below.
Mandatory exemptions require a government organization to refuse to disclose a record.
Discretionary exemptions allow a government organization to decide whether it should disclose the requested record. You must pay an application fee to the Information and Privacy Commissioner when you make your appeal. Further information is available from the office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner. The Information and Privacy Commissioner is appointed by the Ontario Legislature. This independence from the government of the day allows the Commissioner to be impartial when carrying out duties under the Acts .