Commissioner’s Powers & Duties

The Commissioner may exercise his powers and duties under the ATIPPA by:

reviewing a decision, act or failure to act of a public body that relates to an access request or a request to correct personal information;
investigating complaints about an extension of time for responding to a request or a fee required under the Act;
making recommendations to ensure compliance with the Act and regulations;
informing the public about the Act;
receiving comments from the public about the administration of the Act;
commenting on the information and privacy implications of proposed legislation and programs;
commenting on the implications of record linkages and information technology on the protection of privacy;
informing the head of a public body about a failure to adequately assist an applicant;
making recommendations to public bodies or the minister responsible for this Act about the administration of the Act.