Best Practices for Information Sharing Agreements
This document outlines best practices for developing information sharing agreements when sharing personal information as defined by The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP). read more
Best Practices for Gathering Informed Consent and the Content of Consent Forms
Best Practices for Gathering Informed Consent In 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 Information Protection Act (HIPA) consent is sometimes required for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information (PI) or personal health information... read more
Best Practices for Administrative Tribunals When Publishing Decisions
Best Practices for Administrative Tribunals When Publishing Decisions The proceedings of administrative tribunals often involve sensitive issues such as alleged wrongdoings and traumatizing incidents. Personal information/personal health information can be disclosed during such proceedings. Administrative tribunals may publish decisions or notices of hearings publicly, such as on their websites. This may be because they have... read more
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