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BC Commissioner issues report on how municipalities make records available. For more information check out the full news release, fact sheet, guidance document and video.

Thank you to our 800 registrants who registered for the Top of Mind webinar hosted on Jan 31. For those of you who missed the session, you can access both an English and French version of the recording here under “Top of Mind” Data Privacy Webinar 2025. Enjoy!

Best Practices

March 18, 2021

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

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March 18, 2021

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

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March 17, 2021

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

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March 17, 2021

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

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