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Ombudsman releases report on privacy implications of Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries’ Controlled Entrance Initiative
Apr 7, 2021
Manitoba Ombudsman has released a summary report on our review of the privacy implications of Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries’ Controlled Entrance Initiative at Liquor Mart stores. In November 2019 Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries implemented the initiative to improve safety and security in response to thefts.
Read moreFIPPA investigation report with recommendations to Manitoba Executive Council released
Dec 24, 2020
Manitoba Ombudsman has released a FIPPA investigation report where recommendations were made to Manitoba Executive Council (MEC). A report on compliance with the recommendations is also included. FIPPA requires that the ombudsman make recommendations made available to the public, and sets out that the ombudsman may do so by publishing recommendations on a website.
Read moreManitoba Ombudsman releases FIPPA investigation report about WRHA personal care home standards inspection reports
Dec 18, 2020
Manitoba Ombudsman has released an investigation report under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) about Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) personal care home standards inspection reports.
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