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Manitoba Ombudsman releases new "Achieving Fairness" guide to assist
Manitobans in resolving disputes with government – Nov 26,
2012
Achieving Fairness: Your Guide to Dealing with
Government was produced by Manitoba Ombudsman to assist Manitobans in resolving problems or
disagreements that may arise when accessing provincial or municipal programs and services.
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Manitoba Ombudsman acknowledges Right to Know Week 2012 by launching a User's
Guide to FIPPA – Sep 24, 2012
To mark Right to Know Week 2012, Manitoba Ombudsman has launched a User's
Guide to FIPPA: Access to Information and Protection of Privacy to assist everyone in using
the legislation effectively.
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Release of an investigation report with recommendations under PHIA regarding
snooping in electronic health records – Sep 12,
2012
Manitoba Ombudsman received two privacy complaints
under The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) against CancerCare Manitoba, a trustee
under PHIA.
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Manitoba Ombudsman releases FIPPA Access Practices Assessment of the City of
Winnipeg (Winnipeg Police Service) – Jun 25,
2012
Manitoba Ombudsman has released a report about the
performance of the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) under the office's FIPPA Access Practices
Assessment initiative.
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2011 Annual Report under The Ombudsman Act and The Public Interest Disclosure
Act – Jun 11, 2012
Acting
Manitoba Ombudsman Mel Holley released the Ombudsman's Annual Report under The Ombudsman Act
and The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act (PIDA) for the calendar
year 2011.
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2011 Annual Report under FIPPA and PHIA – Jun
7, 2012
Acting Manitoba Ombudsman Mel Holley released the
Ombudsman's Annual Report under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
(FIPPA) and The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) for the calendar year 2011.
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Manitoba Ombudsman releases an investigation report about a decision to
disregard access applications under FIPPA – May 30,
2012
Manitoba Ombudsman has released an investigation
report under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) about a
complaint made about a decision to disregard access applications under section 13 of
FIPPA.
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Manitoba Ombudsman releases FIPPA investigation report with a recommendation
to Manitoba Health – Apr 26, 2012
Manitoba Ombudsman has released an investigation report under The Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) where a recommendation was made to
Manitoba Health.
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Privacy Commissioners urge transparency and respect of privacy standards in
the cross-border transfer of personal information – Apr 2,
2012
Canada's Privacy Commissioners urge transparency and
respect of Canadian privacy standards in the cross-border transfer of personal information
(Canada-US Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness Action Plan)
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Manitoba Ombudsman releases FIPPA Access Practices Assessment of the City of
Winnipeg – Feb 29, 2012
Manitoba Ombudsman has released a report about the performance of the City
of Winnipeg under the office's FIPPA Access Practices Assessment
initiative.
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