Being notified about a privacy breach
As of 2022, Manitoba public bodies and trustees are required to report privacy breaches to Manitoba Ombudsman when the public…
Protection of Personal Information
Citizen Resources
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Using AI Tools For Your Complaints
If you use a generative AI tool (such as ChatGPT, Claude or Google Gemini) to create your complaint or communicate…
General Info
PIDA: Information for Witnesses Being Interviewed for Manitoba Ombudsman Investigations Under the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act (PIDA)
The Manitoba Ombudsman is an Officer of the Legislative Assembly who is statutorily independent from the Government of Manitoba. Under…
PIDA/Whistleblowing
Protection of Personal Information
Having a problem while in a Manitoba jail?
Tell someone in the facility You may solve your complaint quicker by raising it within the facility. We recommend speaking…
Administration & Fairness/Ombudsman Act
General Info
Your Rights under PHIA: Personal Health Information Access & Privacy
Your rights Under The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) you have the right to: Personal health information is recorded information…
Access to Information
Protection of Personal Information
Your Rights under FIPPA: Access to Information & Protecting Privacy of Personal Information
Your rights Under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) you have the right to: FIPPA also…
Access to Information
Protection of Personal Information
Your Rights under The Ombudsman Act
Being Treated Fairly by Public Body Programs and Services Under The Ombudsman Act, you can complain if you feel you…
Administration & Fairness/Ombudsman Act
More about the office and making complaints – FAQ
GENERAL What is an ombudsman? An ombudsman is a person appointed to investigate complaints. The word “ombudsman” has Swedish origins,…
General Info
More about the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) – FAQ
Do all disclosures get investigated? No. PIDA outlines several situations where an investigation is not required, including when: How am…
PIDA/Whistleblowing
More about the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)- FAQ
What is the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)? The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) provides access to information and protection…
Access to Information
Protection of Personal Information
More about the Freedom of Information and Protection of Personal Information Act (FIPPA) – FAQ
What is The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)? The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy…
Access to Information
Protection of Personal Information
Tips for Making a FIPPA Request
Because the FIPPA process is time sensitive, the tips below may assist in making the process more effective. Before making…
Access to Information
Print resources for citizens:
Your Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Rights Information (FIPPA):
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Infographic:
Your Access to Information Rights (FIPPA) [PDF] -
Fact sheet:
Tips for Making a FIPPA Request [PDF]
Your Personal Health Information Rights Information (PHIA):
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Infographic:
Your Personal Health Information Rights (PHIA) [PDF]
Information about Fairness (Ombudsman Act)
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Infographic:
All About Fairness Infographic [PDF]
Information about Whistleblowing (PIDA):
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Whistleblower Protection [PDF] -
Infographic:
10 Things to Know About PIDA [PDF]