Overview of the freedom of information and protection of. Preamble a statement of purpose b the basic principles c scope of policy d nature of the access right. Information that will be published or released within 60 days. Learn how to request our records, view records weve released, and find out how we collect, use, and share your information. Disclosure of information relating to abortion services. Purpose purposes of this act 2 the purposes of this act are a to allow any person a right of access to the records in the custody or under the control of a public body subject to limited and specific exceptions as set out in this act. If you are requesting personal information, it is often necessary to match a unique identi. Updated design, easier to navigate, new trip planner and more. This document is not the official version of the act. Fields include city, country, and the number of downloads. The law limits what information we can share with others.
Freedom of information and protection of privacy act foi. If the information being requested is the applicants own personal information, there will be no fee. Coordinator means any provincial or municipal freedom of information and protection of privacy coordinator or equivalent or that person normally performing the role of the freedom of information and protection of privacy coordinator. Unless the act allows it, personal information cannot be disclosed to others without consent. Freedom of information and protection of privacy handbook. Freedom of information in canada describes the capacity for the canadian government to provide timely and accurate access to internal data concerning government services.
Government ministries and other public bodies must collect, use, disclose, store and dispose of personal information appropriately to protect personal privacy. Freedom of information act and privacy act homeland security. The legislation at issue was british columbias election act, rsbc 1996, c 106 the act specifically, section 239 of the act which requires sponsors of election advertising to register with the. What is freedom of information in british columbia. It is intended for information and reference purposes only. Printing multiple copies of a statute or regulation for the purpose of distribution without the written consent of quickscribe services ltd. A freedom of information foi request is a formal process to ask for copies of the records and personal information about yourself or someone you are responsible for. Freedom of information and protection of privacy act bc laws.
Information may also be used for research purposes, including research through the records of the bc educational records linkage file. Making a privacy complaint if you think your privacy has been violated, you may contact either our freedom of. Data of downloads by city of all documents posted on. By 1982, twelve countries, including france, denmark, finland, sweden, the. Information may also be provided to university student and alumni bodies. The information will be used for the purposes of admission, registration and other decisions on your academic status at the university. British columbia s personal information protection act came into effect in january 2004. Acknowledgments the institute is grateful to the individuals and organizations who responded to the consultation paper that preceded this report. If you are requesting a correction of personal information, please indicate the desired correction, and if appropriate, attach any supporting. Freedom of information and protection of privacy act published by quickscribe services ltd. Our privacy statement explains the guidelines we use to protect your personal information.
Members of the public information and services for people who wish to learn more about fippa. If you need an official copy, use the bilingual pdf version. In addition to establishing an individuals right to access records, fippa also sets out the terms under which a public body can collect, use and disclose thepersonal information of. Once you have identified the information you are interested in, there are two ways of making a freedom of information request. The freedom of information act foia is a federal statute. Disclosure harmful to the conservation of heritage sites, etc. In a court ordered reconsideration of order f1851, the adjudicator found that s. City of richmonds response to covid19 the covid19 situation is changing rapidly. Foia also establishes a presumption that records in the possession of agencies and departments of the executive branch of the u. No person may download or reproduce copies of the legislation for any purpose other than personal use without the consent of the alberta queens printer.
It provides for public accountability through a right of access to records under the control of public bodies and mandates how a public body is to collect, use and. Fipa wishes to thank the law foundation of bc and the bc gaming policy and enforcement branch for their generous support. The majority of information held by the city of burnaby can be accessed through the normal release of information by front line staff, without using the act. Please note this document, prepared by the legislative counsel office, is an office consolidation of this regulation, current to august 11, 2018. Foip freedom of information and protection of privacy. Freedom of information and protection of privacy act chapter f25 table of contents 1 definitions 2 purposes of this act 3 scope of this act 4 records to which this act applies 5 relationship to other acts part 1 freedom of information division 1 obtaining access to records 6 information rights 7 how to make a request 8 abandoned request. It is not an official legal edition of the federal register, and does not replace the official print version or the official electronic version on gpos govinfo. People have the right to see personal information about themselves but not others. Freedom of information and privacy office ministry of.
Freedom of information and protection of privacy act. It is also a way to access general information about nonpersonal information or records that could be released, in whole or in part, to anyone. Each province and territory in canada has its own access to freedom of information legislation. Ten privacy tips for businesses find tips to help businesses respect privacy, and. Freedom of information requests and released information. We must also transmit, store, and destroy your personal information securely. It is also a way to access general information about nonpersonal information or records that. Its mandate is to promote freedom of information and privacy rights in the public sphere. While individual ministries must create categories of information that is disclosable without a request, s. A guide to access to information and privacy protection. Example hospital hires a private consultant to prepare a report on the use. Office of the information and privacy commissioner for b.
Request form ipc information and privacy commissioner. Disclosure harmful to the financial or economic interests of a public body. Personal privacy is protected by rules that public bodies must follow in the collection, use, protection and disclosure of personal information. Establishes the legislative framework for the government of albertas general policy on access to information and the protection of personal information in the public sector. Please note this document, prepared by the legislative counsel office, is an office consolidation of this act, current to june 12, 2018. Freedom of information and protection of privacy act, rso. The personal information protection and electronic. Freedom of information and protection of privacy act canlii. The payment may be made either by cash or cheque made payable to the government of alberta. Ontarios freedom of information and protection of privacy act. The privacy management and accountability policy pdf helps to ensure ministries meet all legislative obligations and fosters a culture of privacy within government by identifying. Freedom of information and protection of privacy manual. Public information, freedom of information act and privacy.
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