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Tag: interpretation

June 13, 2016 - Alyx Larocque, Analyst

Updated: Tips for a Good Submission

So much of what we do here at the OIPC involves reviewing submissions (or representations) from parties.  In my time here, I have seen some very persuasive ones. I thought some tips on what, in my view, made a persuasive submission would be helpful. A submission contains a party’s arguments in support of their position. ... read more

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April 22, 2016 - Ron Kruzeniski, Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner

Contracting with Governments

Government, whether municipal or provincial, charge taxes and spend those taxes on services we need. By government I mean at all levels and includes school boards, universities, colleges and health regions. All of them enter into contracts with service providers. I generally believe that if you contract with an entity which uses tax dollars, your... read more

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February 22, 2016 - Melanie Coyle, Analyst

Work Product vs. Personal Information

We often get questions about employees’ or board members” names on documents, meeting minutes, organizational websites, etc. Public bodies are unsure whether the names should be severed before released to an applicant or made public on a website. So, I thought I would write a blog on what is personal information of an employee and... read more

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