Archive (Tag: access)
Police scanners
Starting last year, an issue arose regarding media access to police scanners. The transition from analogue radio transmission to digital transmissions created this issue. Under an analogue system, the transmission is on public air waves and anyone with the right receiver can listen in. As police forces upgraded their equipment, digital transmission means that access... read more
Introducing the NEW Guide to FOIP!
Attention all FOIP Coordinators! We have just launched a revised and improved version of the resource IPC Guide to Exemptions. The new version is titled IPC Guide to FOIP. This blog will provide a bit of history, why the revision was needed, and let you know the timeline for the new Guide. In the spring... read more
MySaskHealthRecord
On October 8, 2019, the government and eHealth launched MySaskHealthRecord. The news release stated, “New Website Allows Saskatchewan Residents to Access Their Personal Health Information Anywhere, Anytime”. This is an exciting first step in allowing citizens to access their own personal health information. It allows them to get lab results, imaging reports, and details of... read more
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