Best Practices for Responding to Access Requests
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP) grant individuals the right to access records within public bodies (government institutions and local authorities). Although this is not a complete step by step guide to respond to access requests, it... read more
Steps to Charging Fees
Steps to Charging Fees The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP) provide for reasonable cost recovery associated with providing individuals access to records. A reasonable fee estimate is one that is proportionate to the work required on the... read more
Application to Disregard an Access to Information Request or Request for Correction
Application to Disregard an Access to Information Request or Request for Correction A Guide for Public Bodies and Applicants This resource will explain what a public body or applicant needs to know about disregarding applications and requests pursuant to section 45.1 of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and section 43.1... read more
Understanding the Duty to Assist
A Guide for Public Bodies Understanding the Duty to Assist This guide provides assistance to public bodies in understanding their duty to assist applicants which requires reasonable effort to not only identify and seek out records responsive to an applicant’s access to information request, but to explain the steps in the process and seek any... read more