Ontario Introduces Long-Anticipated Overhaul of Its Digital Governance and Privacy Rules

On March 13, 2026, Ontario signaled a long-anticipated overhaul of its digital governance and privacy rules. The province's access and privacy legislation—anchored by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)—has remained largely unchanged since 1988, and the announced reforms represent the first comprehensive attempt to bring the framework in line with how government now operates. The package spans three broad areas: recalibrated freedom of information (FOI) processes,... By: DLA Piper