Privacy and Access to Information

District School Board Ontario North East (DSB1) is committed to its responsibilities regarding the protection of privacy and access to information in its custody and control.

DSB1 collects, uses and discloses personal information in accordance with several legislations, including the Education Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), and the Child and the Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA).

Access to General Information

Freedom of Information (FOI) Request

An FOI request is a formal request for access to information, made under MFIPPA, that is in the custody or control of the Board. An FOI request is generally a request for information that may be particularly complex, broad or sensitive.

To submit an FOI request:

complete this form and submit it via email to [email protected] or by mail to:

Access to Information and Privacy

153 Croatia Avenue

PO Box 1020

Schumacher, Ontario

P0N 1G0

provide the mandatory and non-refundable $5 application fee. The fee can be paid in cash or by cheque made payable to District School Board Ontario North East

Access to Yours or Your Child's Personal Information

Students, parents and guardians can request access to their personal information held by the Board by contacting the the school their child attends. Click here for a full list of DSB1 schools and their contact information.

Please be aware that while an individual has access rights to their own personal information and general records, they do not have access rights to information about other individuals.

While a student is under the age of 18 and not living independently, the parent or guardian retains a right of access to their child’s Ontario Student Record (OSR). The school will provide you with the information you request if you are legally entitled to receive a copy of it.

You also have the right to request correction of any personal information you believe to be inaccurate.

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