Are all archival records available for viewing?
Some government records contain sensitive personal information or other confidential data. While everyone has a right to information held by the Ontario government, including your own personal information, the Ontario Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act places some limits on this right. Please see our Customer Service Guide for more information on the Act and how it may affect your research. Some private sector records have been donated to the Archives with certain conditions on access as part of the donation agreement. Records may also be closed for conservation treatment or if they are being microfilmed. Access to original records will also be restricted if a reference copy in another format, such as microfilm, is available.
