Welcome to the Women’s College Freedom of Information page.  Here you will find information you need to understand the role that the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) plays here at WCH.

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) is twofold in its mandate.  First it provides a right of access to information under the control of government organizations in accordance with the following principles:

• information should be available to the public;
• exemptions to the right of access should be limited and specific; and
• decisions on the disclosure of government information may be reviewed by the Information and Privacy Commissioner.

Secondly, the Act protects personal information held by government organizations and provides individuals with a right of access to their own personal information.

Making a Freedom of Information Request

If you would like to make a Freedom of Information request, please print the Request Form and send it in to the attention of the Freedom of Information Office.  If you have any questions or concerns about making a request or your privacy at WCH, please contact us at 416-323-7702.

How to Contact Us

Freedom of Information Office
Women’s College Hospital
76 Grenville Street
Toronto, ON M5S 1B2
(416) 323-7702

Freedom of Information Links

• FIPPA FAQs
• Directory of Records
• Personal Information Banks
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