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For a complete list of all blog posts please click hereMediation or case-by-case privilege
In the Commissioner’s Review Report 065-2020, he considered if mediation or case-by-case privilege applied to the records in question. The public body had claimed mediation or case-by-case privilege pursuant to subsection 22(a) of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). The Commissioner considered orders issued by the Office of the Information and... read more
A good access request
You want some information from a government ministry, board, agency, Crown corporation, or from a city, town, village, rural municipality, university, school, library or health trustee. First, try the informal method, which is finding out who makes decisions regarding releasing information, maybe the director or a supervisor, and request by telephone the information you would... read more
Privacy Concerns with Video Surveillance
Our office quite often receives inquiries regarding the potential privacy implications associated with installing and operating video surveillance within an organization. As our office is an oversight body for The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP), The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP), and The Health... read more
Chapter 4 of the Guide to LA FOIP is now available!
Chapter 4, Exemptions from the Right of Access of the Guide to LA FOIP is now available! Local authorities will find helpful information in this chapter including guidance on such topics as: Interpretation of Exemptions; Class and Harm Based Exemptions; Mandatory and Discretionary Exemptions; Exercise of Discretion; Public Interest Overrides; and Guidance on each of... read more