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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.

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Office of the Yukon Ombudsman, IPC and PIDC supports Bare Essentials Campaign

This important campaign meets some of the basic needs of those fleeing gender-based violence

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Correction to error in City of Whitehorse administration report

Yukon IPC office did not provide an opinion to the City of Whitehorse on a bylaw regarding surveillance in taxis

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3162 Third Avenue, Main Floor
(corner of Third Avenue & Alexander Street)
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1G3

With the continued presence of COVID-19 in our community, our office continues to encourage the wearing of masks by all visitors to our office. If you do not have a mask, our office can provide you with a disposable one.

For general inquiries:

Phone: 867-667-8468
Toll free in the Yukon:
1-800-661-0408 (ext. 8468)

Email*: info@yukonombudsman.ca

*Email is not a secure method of communication. Email containing personal information should not be sent to our office unless sent securely. If you wish to send us a completed form or other personal details, you can request a Secure File Transfer link from our office.

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