Archive (Tag: interpretation)
Balancing Public Interest and Privacy in a Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic becomes more real in our province, the expectation of citizens and in fact, their need for public information grow. The public needs information in order to make decisions on how to best protect themselves and their families. In addition, as the pandemic grows there are more patients and their right to... read more
Chapter 3 for the Guide to FOIP is now available!
Chapter 3 for the Guide to FOIP is now available! Chapter 3 is all about access to records. This chapter covers: Who has a right of access Making an access to information request Subsections 6(1)(a), (b), 6(2), 6(3), 6(4) Applications deemed abandoned Subsections 7.1(1), 7.1(2), 7.1(3) Access to an individual’s own personal information Subsections 31(1),... read more
Chapter 2 for the Guide to FOIP is now available!
Chapter 2 for the Guide to FOIP is now available! Chapter 2 is all about the Administration of FOIP. This chapter covers: Minister of Justice & Attorney General Access & Privacy Branch Government Institutions – Roles & Responsibilities Head of a Government Institution The FOIP Coordinator or Privacy Officer Delegation of FOIP Responsibilities Notices and... 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