21 (1) A head shall give written notice in accordance with subsection (2) to the person to whom the information relates before granting a request for access to a record, (a) that the head has reason to believe might contain information referred to in subsection 10 (1) that affects the interest of a person other than the person requesting information; or (b) that is personal information that the head has reason to believe might constitute an unjustified invasion of personal privacy for the purposes of clause 14 (1) (f).  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, s. 21 (1). Contents of notice (2) The notice shall contain, (a) a statement that the head intends to disclose a record or part of a record that may affect the interests of the person; (b) a description of the contents of the record or part that relate to the person; and (c) a statement that the person may subject to subsection (5.1), within twenty days after the notice is given, make representations to the head as to why the record or part should not be disclosed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, s. 21 (2); 2016, c. 5, Sched. 17, s. 1 (1). Description (2.1) If the request covers more than one record, the description mentioned in clause (2) (b) may consist of a summary of the categories of the records requested if it provides sufficient detail to identify them.  1996, c. 1, Sched. K, s. 17. Time for notice (3) The notice referred to in subsection (1) shall be given within thirty days after the request for access is received or, if there has been an extension of a time limit under subsection 20 (1), within that extended time limit.  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, s. 21 (3). Notice of delay (4) A head who gives notice to a person under subsection (1) shall also give the person who made the request written notice of delay, setting out, (a) that the disclosure of the record or part may affect the interests of another party; (b) that the other party is being given an opportunity to make representations concerning disclosure; and (c) that the head will, within 10 days after the expiry of the time period for making representations under subsection (5), decide whether or not to disclose the record. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, s. 21 (4); 2016, c. 5, Sched. 17, s. 1 (2). Representation re disclosure (5) Where a notice is given under subsection (1), the person to whom the information relates may subject to subsection (5.1), within twenty days after the notice is given, make representations to the head as to why the record or part should not be disclosed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, s. 21 (5); 2016, c. 5, Sched. 17, s. 1 (3). Extension of time (5.1) If the time limit specified in subsection (5) presents a barrier, as defined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, to the person, the head may extend the time limit for a period of time that is reasonably required in the circumstances to accommodate the person for the purpose of making representations under that subsection. 2016, c. 5, Sched. 17, s. 1 (4). Representation in writing (6) Representations under subsection (5) shall be made in writing unless the head permits them to be made orally.  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, s. 21 (6). Decision re disclosure (7) The head shall decide whether or not to disclose the record or part and give written notice of the decision to the person to whom the information relates and the person who made the request within 10 days after the expiry of the time period for making representations under subsection (5). 2016, c. 5, Sched. 17, s. 1 (5). Notice of head’s decision to disclose (8) A head who decides to disclose a record or part under subsection (7) shall state in the notice that, (a) the person to whom the information relates may appeal the decision to the Commissioner within 30 days after the notice of decision is given, subject to subsection (8.1); and (b) the person who made the request will be given access to the record or part unless an appeal of the decision is commenced within the time period specified in clause (a). 2016, c. 5, Sched. 17, s. 1 (5). Extension of time (8.1) If the time limit specified in clause (8) (a) presents a barrier, as defined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, to the person, the head may extend the time limit for a period of time that is reasonably required in the circumstances to accommodate the person for the purpose of appealing the decision under that clause.). 2016, c. 5, Sched. 17, s. 1 (5). Access to be given unless affected person appeals (9) A head who decides under subsection (7) to disclose the record or part shall give the person who made the request access to the record or part within thirty days after notice is given under subsection (7), unless the person to whom the information relates appeals the decision to the Commissioner in accordance with clause (8) (a).  R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, s. 21 (9); 2016, c. 5, Sched. 17, s. 1 (6). Personal information about deceased (10) In the case of a request by the spouse or a close relative of a deceased individual for disclosure of personal information about the deceased individual, the person making the request shall give the head all information that the person has regarding whether the deceased individual has a personal representative and how to contact the personal representative.  2006, c. 19, Sched. N, s. 3 (3). Deemed references (11) If, under subsection (10), the head is informed that the deceased individual has a personal representative and is given sufficient information as to how to contact the personal representative, and if the head has reason to believe that disclosure of personal information about the deceased individual might constitute an unjustified invasion of personal privacy unless, in the circumstances, the disclosure is desirable for compassionate reasons, subsections (1) to (9) apply with the following modifications: 1. The expression “the person to whom the information relates” in subsections (1), (5), (7), (8) and (9) shall be deemed to be the expression “the personal representative”. 2. The expression “the person” in clauses (2) (a) and (b) shall be deemed to be the expression “the deceased individual” and the expression “the person” in clause (2) (c) shall be deemed to be the expression “the personal representative”.  2006, c. 19, Sched. N, s. 3 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 1, Sched. K, s. 17 - 30/01/1996 2006, c. 19, Sched. N, s. 3 (3) - 22/06/2006 2016, c. 5, Sched. 17, s. 1 (1-6) - 19/04/2016