50 (1) A person who has made a request for, (a) access to a record under subsection 24 (1); (b) access to personal information under subsection 48 (1); or (c) correction of personal information under subsection 47 (2), or a person who is given notice of a request under subsection 28 (1) may appeal any decision of a head under this Act to the Commissioner.  R.S.O. 1990, c. F.31, s. 50 (1). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 50 of the Act is amended by adding the following subsection: (See: 2020, c. 5, Sched. 2, s. 15) Same (1.0.1) This Part applies, with any necessary modifications, to a request for access to personal information made under subsection 48 (1) to an extra-ministerial data integration unit, as that subsection applies by application of subsection 37 (3). 2020, c. 5, Sched. 2, s. 15. Fee (1.1) A person who appeals under subsection (1) shall pay the fee prescribed by the regulations for that purpose.  1996, c. 1, Sched. K, s. 8. Time for application (2) Subject to subsection (2.0.1), an appeal under subsection (1) shall be made within thirty days after the notice was given of the decision appealed from by filing with the Commissioner written notice of appeal.  R.S.O. 1990, c. F.31, s. 50 (2); 2016, c. 5, Sched. 10, s. 3 (1). Extension of time (2.0.1) If the time limit specified in subsection (2) presents a barrier, as defined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, to the person, the Commissioner 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 the appeal. 2016, c. 5, Sched. 10, s. 3 (2). Immediate dismissal (2.1) The Commissioner may dismiss an appeal if the notice of appeal does not present a reasonable basis for concluding that the record or the personal information to which the notice relates exists.  1996, c. 1, Sched. K, s. 8. Non-application (2.2) If the Commissioner dismisses an appeal under subsection (2.1), subsection (3) and sections 51 and 52 do not apply to the Commissioner.  1996, c. 1, Sched. K, s. 8. Notice of application for appeal (3) Upon receiving a notice of appeal, the Commissioner shall inform the head of the institution concerned of the notice of appeal and may also inform any other institution or person with an interest in the appeal, including an institution within the meaning of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, of the notice of appeal.  2006, c. 34, Sched. C, s. 7. Ombudsman Act not to apply (4) The Ombudsman Act
does not apply in respect of a complaint for which an appeal is provided under this Act or the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, a complaint respecting a review conducted by the Commissioner under section 49.12 or an order made by the Commissioner under that section or to the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s delegate acting under this Act or the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  R.S.O. 1990, c. F.31, s. 50 (4); 2019, c. 7, Sched. 31, s. 7. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 1, Sched. K, s. 8 - 30/01/1996 2006, c. 34, Sched. C, s. 7 - 1/04/2007 2016, c. 5, Sched. 10, s. 3 (1, 2) - 19/04/2016 2019, c. 7, Sched. 31, s. 7 - 04/11/2019 2020, c. 5, Sched. 2, s. 15 - not in force