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Executive Council
December 18, 2007

Information and Privacy Commissioner Appointed on Acting Basis

The Honourable Danny Williams, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the appointment of Ed Ring as Information and Privacy Commissioner in an acting capacity.

�During his career with the Provincial Government and previously during his very successful military career, Mr. Ring acquired a depth of experience, knowledge and skill sets that will serve the public service well in his new position,� said Premier Williams.  �I wish him well in his role as an Officer of the House of Assembly.�

Under Section 42.4 of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPPA), a commissioner may be appointed in an acting capacity when the House of Assembly is not in session. A formal appointment of the new commissioner will be made when the House of Assembly resumes.

As commissioner, Mr. Ring has a broad range of responsibilities and powers under the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, including making recommendations to ensure compliance with the legislation.

Mr. Ring�s appointment became effective December 17.  He succeeds Phil Wall, who served just over three years as commissioner.

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Media contact:
Elizabeth Matthews
Director of Communications
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960, 693-7291
elizabethmatthews@gov.nl.ca

 

Biographical Information

Ed Ring has been an employee with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador since 1992, having served most recently as director of the appeal and investigation division of the Public Service Commission, where he served earlier as staffing services officer.  He has also served as director of law enforcement with the Department of Justice.  Prior to joining the Provincial Government, Mr. Ring had a successful military career for 34 years, both as a regular and reserve force officer, achieving the senior rank of Brigadier General and the appointment of Deputy Commander Land Force Atlantic Area in 2001.

Mr. Ring received a bachelor of physical education from Memorial University.  During his military service, he had experience and training in investigative, judicial and quasi-judicial functions.

2007 12 18                                                        1:30 p.m.

 


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