New Brunswick's RTIPPA covers public bodies and PHIPAA covers health information. Since 2019 both are overseen by the Ombud New Brunswick.
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Last verified: September 2026
TL;DR
New Brunswick does not have its own private-sector privacy law, so PIPEDA applies to businesses. The Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RTIPPA) covers public bodies. The Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act (PHIPAA) covers health custodians.
Laws that apply in New Brunswick
New Brunswick's framework is simpler than that of some other provinces:
PIPEDA covers private-sector businesses and federally regulated works.
RTIPPA covers provincial ministries, municipalities, and other public bodies.
PHIPAA covers health custodians, including Horizon and Vitalite health networks, physicians, and pharmacies.
The Commissioner's role
The Ombud New Brunswick (which took over the access and privacy mandate from the Integrity Commissioner in 2019) investigates complaints under RTIPPA and PHIPAA and can make recommendations to public bodies and health custodians.