
Access to information and privacy
Our services
Some of the activities of the Chief Privacy Officer include: providing ongoing advice, guidance, and recommendations; responding to privacy breaches and complaints; and managing requests for access to information submitted under Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
The AIPO’s services include:
Awareness and training
Providing training on privacy and access to information to members of the University community.
Advisory services
Providing practical advice to ensure compliance with privacy laws, policies, and best practices.
Privacy breach response
Managing privacy breaches in accordance with the University’s privacy breach response protocol.
Privacy complaints
Reviewing and investigating privacy complaints related to the University’s collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.
Access to information
Responding to general and personal information access requests under FIPPA.
Privacy impact assessment (PIA)
Conducting PIAs to help identify and manage privacy and related risks arising from new initiatives.

Your access rights
Under FIPPA, you have the right to access your personal information or general information held by the University of Ottawa.

Your privacy rights
Privacy is a fundamental right, and the University of Ottawa is committed to protect your personal information.
Resources for employees
Browse our resources on reporting a privacy breach, conducting record searches, preventing privacy breaches, and more.

Directory of records and personal information bank
Contact us
Access to Information and Privacy Office
Tabaret Hall
550 Cumberland Street, Room M407
Ottawa, ON
K1N 6N5
Tel.: 613-562-5800, extension 1851
[email protected]
Please note that the Access to Information and Privacy Office is located in a space that could be difficult to access. If you need accommodations, call or email us prior to visiting our office.
Our team
Tracy Lachance
Chief Privacy Officer and Legal Counsel
Tel.: 613-562-5800, extension 1667
[email protected]
Valérie Séguin
Specialist, Access to Information and Privacy
Tel.: 613-562-5800, extension 1851
[email protected]