Manitoba Ombudsman

Manitoba Ombudsman releases special report on 10-year review of the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act
Jun 19, 2018
Manitoba Ombudsman Charlene Paquin has released a 10-year review of the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act (PIDA).
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Manitoba Ombudsman releases 2017 annual report
May 29, 2018
Manitoba Ombudsman Charlene Paquin has released her office’s annual report for 2017. The report highlights the work and accomplishments 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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Privacy authorities urge federal government to consider privacy in Smart Cities Challenge proposals
Apr 27, 2018
Federal, provincial, and territorial privacy protection authorities, including Manitoba Ombudsman, sent a letter to the federal government asking that it consider privacy and security of personal information in the selection, design and implementation of winning proposals in Infrastructure Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge.
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Ten-Year Review of the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act 2007-2017

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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.