Access to information and privacy
The office for access to information and privacy at Privy Council Office serves the public through its administration of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act.
Make a request
The ATIP Online Request service is a fast, easy and convenient way to submit a request. You can also use mail or email.
Search previous requests
Search summaries of completed requests to see information provided by the Government of Canada.
Access to information and privacy
Read about both acts and the policy instruments and tools supporting their administration in the Government of Canada.
Contact us
You can contact Privy Council Office directly about questions regarding the administration of the Access to Information and Privacy acts.
Additional information
Information about programs and information holdings
Formerly known as “InfoSource” this provides information about the functions, programs, activities and related information holdings of government institutions.
Annual reports
Read the annual reports of the administration of the Access to Information Act or the Privacy Act.
Privacy impact assessments
These assessments identify potential privacy issues of new or redesigned federal government programs or services.
Information Commissioner
If you submitted a request for information to a federal institution under the Act and you are not satisfied with how it was processed, you may file a complaint with the office of the Information Commissioner.
Privacy Commissioner
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada provides advice and enforces two federal privacy laws that set out the rules for how federal institutions and certain businesses must handle personal information.
Search for an ATIP coordinator
This list, alphabetized by institution, provides the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the ATIP coordinators in all ATIP offices across the federal government.
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