For the Public
The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPPA) and the Health Information Privacy and Management Act (HIPMA) are the two laws in Yukon that provide access to information rights and protection of privacy rights to Yukoners. These laws establish rules that public bodies and health sector custodians must follow to collect, use, disclose, secure and manage personal and health information. Under ATIPP the public has the right to access any records held by public bodies. Under HIPMA individuals have the right to access their own personal health information.
The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) is responsible to ensure public bodies and health sector custodians comply with these laws. The IPC has the power to investigate complaints about non-compliance and other responsibilities including to inform the public about these laws.
This website has information that will help Yukoners and other members of the public learn more about their privacy and access rights under these laws, and the role of the IPC.
What's New
2021 Annual Reports of Ombudsman, Information & Privacy Commissioner & Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner issued
Jason Pedlar has issued the 2021 annual reports for his three offices, which were tabled in the Yukon Legislative Assembly today
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View PostNew Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner for the Yukon sworn in
Jason Pedlar was sworn in to the position during a ceremony at the Yukon Legislative Assembly for a five-year term
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3162 Third Avenue, Main Floor
(corner of Third Avenue & Alexander Street)
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1G3
With the continuing presence of COVID-19 in our community, we are encouraging people to make any enquiries and complaints primarily by phone and email, not in person. Please note that personal information should not be shared via email.
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To submit a complaint or a request for review (access request) form:
Phone: 867-667-8468
Toll free in the Yukon:
1-800-661-0408 (ext. 8468)
Email*: intake@yukonombudsman.ca
For media inquiries:
Phone:867-332-4555
Email*: communications@yukonombudsman.ca