The Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB) adheres to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), and all other relevant privacy laws and legislation. These govern both access to CDSB-held information and the privacy and protection of personal information and personal health information in our custody.
The CDSB is committed to the safeguarding of all personal information and personal health information that is collected, used or disclosed through our programs and/or services.
Freedom of Information and Personal Records Requests
You have the right to request access to most recorded information held by government organizations. There are three types of requests:
For more information about our privacy practices, or to submit a Freedom of Information or Personal Records Request, please contact our Privacy Officer:
By Phone: 705-268-7722 Ext. 244
Please complete and submit the Freedom of Information Request Form.
In Writing:
Cochrane District Services Board
Attn: FOI Request – Communications Manager & Privacy Officer
500 Algonquin Blvd E
Timmins, ON
P4N 1B7
By Email: privacy@cdsb.care
Making a Privacy Complaint
If you have a complaint or concern, you can make your inquiry directly to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC). The IPC’s Privacy Complaint Forms can be found here and can be sent to:
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Suite 1400, 2 Bloor Street East
Toronto, Ontario M4W 1A8
By Phone: 1-800-387-0073