(YELLOWKNIFE) Tuesday, October 21, 2025 — Today, the Legislative Assembly recommended the reappointment of Andrew Fox as Information and Privacy Commissioner.
The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) reviews decisions made by public bodies regarding privacy breaches and access to government records. The IPC is guided and legislated by the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Health Information Act.
The appointment is made by the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, as recommended by the Legislative Assembly.
Effective November 23, 2025, Andrew Fox will serve as Information and Privacy Commissioner for the next five years. Mr. Fox has lived in the Beaufort Delta region and Yellowknife since 1992 and brings with him many years of legal experience, ranging from criminal litigation as defence counsel and later prosecution, to civil litigation with the federal department of justice.
For more information, please contact:
Public Affairs and Communications
Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
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