Transparency

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

The University is covered by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), which supports protection of personal privacy, as well access to University records in support of transparency and accountability.

The University is committed to these principles and to the requirements of FIPPA.

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FIPP) Office oversees and supports access and protection of privacy at the University, by:

  • Leading and fostering excellent access and privacy practice
  • Protecting the personal privacy of students, faculty and staff
  • Processing access requests

Policies and Procedures

The University of Toronto and the Faculty of Information promote access to information and transparency of their governance and decision making. The University routinely makes large amounts of information available to the public on the University’s website while the Faculty of Information also posts key governance documents. If you are unable to find the information you are looking for on the University’s and the Faculty of Information’s websites, it is recommended that you contact the University department or body who you believe has knowledge of the information you are looking for before making a formal FIPPA request.

An informal request will likely prove to be both faster and more cost-effective than going through the formal request process under the Act.

If the information is readily available then the department or faculty will direct you to the information, or where appropriate, send the information to you.