News

• Manitoba Ombudsman to host 2016 Manitoba Connections Conference

  Jul 6, 2016

  Manitoba Ombudsman is pleased to host the 2016 Manitoba Connections: Access, Privacy, Security and Information Management Conference, on September 27-28, 2016 at the Delta Hotel in Winnipeg.

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• Manitoba Ombudsman releases 2015 annual report

  Jun 23, 2016

  Manitoba Ombudsman Charlene Paquin has released her office’s annual report for 2015. This year’s report is in a new format, and highlights the work of the office under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, The Personal Health Information Act, The Ombudsman Act and The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act.

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• Manitoba Ombudsman lays “snooping” charge under The Personal Health Information Act

  Apr 20, 2016

  An investigation by Manitoba Ombudsman has resulted in one charge being laid against an individual under The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA).

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OmbudsNews 2016-2

• About the Office

  Mission and goals, meet the ombudsman, history, contact information, ombudsman's expenses and more.

• Access and Privacy Division

  This division is responsible for upholding access to information and privacy rights by investigating complaints and reviewing compliance with The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA).

• Ombudsman Division

  This division promotes fairness and administrative accountability through investigation of complaints relating to matters of administration under The Ombudsman Act and disclosures of wrongdoing under The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act.