The Toronto Star requested records from the LCBO regarding the number of shoplifting incidents at its stores.
The LCBO denied the request under various FIPPA exemptions, arguing disclosure would endanger safety, facilitate crime, and harm economic interests.
The Information and Privacy Commissioner ordered disclosure.
On judicial review, the Divisional Court (majority) set aside the IPC's order, finding the adjudicator misapplied the standard of proof, misapprehended evidence regarding the risk of targeted thefts, and provided inadequate reasons.
