Latest Blog Posts
For a complete list of all blog posts please click herePreparing and writing a submission
My office works with approximately 1,000 public bodies and trustees. Some are larger organizations and have many dealings with my office. These organizations have developed their procedures and precedents and make regular submissions to my office. Others maybe deal with my office once a year. It might be their first time having to respond to... read more
Updated hot off the press: A Guide to Appeals
When my office issues a report and makes recommendations, the head of the public body has 30 days to decide whether to follow those recommendations or not. Once the head makes the decision and notifies the applicant, the applicant has 30 days to appeal the decision of the head. The appeal is not regarding my... read more
Update to The Rules of Procedure
The Rules of Procedure were last updated June 10, 2019. It was time for an update based on experience with applying the rules. In addition, my office made a change on what it asks for in a breach investigation: see our blog IPC change in practice for privacy breach investigations. This involved introducing three new... read more
Chapters 1 to 3 for the Guide to LA FOIP are now available!
Chapters 1 to 3 for the Guide to LA FOIP is now available! This includes: Chapter 1: Purposes and Scope of LA FOIP; Chapter 2: Administration of LA FOIP; and Chapter 3: Access to Records. Local authorities will find helpful information in these chapters including guidance on such topics as: the definition of a local... read more