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Nov 20, 2023 Tips for requesting records Highlighting British Columbians' access to information rights under the Freedom of Information and P... more
Highlighting British Columbians' access to information rights under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), including steps to access records under both acts.
Oct 13, 2023 10 tips for public bodies managing requests for records The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) regulates the information and priva... more
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) regulates the information and privacy practices of public bodies, including BC government ministries, local governments, crown corporations, and local police forces. FIPPA gives individuals the right to access records held by public bodies. Here are our top 10 tips to help public bodies meet the timelines and requirements for responding to requests for records under FIPPA.
Jun 17, 2021 Getting ahead of the curve: Meeting the challenges to privacy and fairness arising from the use of artificial intelligence in the public sector Getting Ahead of the Curve is a special report released by the BC and Yukon Ombudsman and Informatio... more
Getting Ahead of the Curve is a special report released by the BC and Yukon Ombudsman and Information and Privacy Commissioners that raises a number of fairness and privacy concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in public service delivery.
May 28, 2020 Collecting personal information at food and drink establishments during COVID-19 Collecting personal information at food and drink establishments during COVID-19
Aug 13, 2018 How to make a complaint If you need help resolving a privacy complaint, or are not getting access to records you believe sho... more
If you need help resolving a privacy complaint, or are not getting access to records you believe should be disclosed, you can submit a complaint to the OIPC.
Aug 13, 2018 How to make a freedom of information request FIPPA gives you the right to access records held by public bodies, including your own personal infor... more
FIPPA gives you the right to access records held by public bodies, including your own personal information. PIPA applies to private sector organizations and gives you the right to access your own personal information.
Aug 13, 2018 How to make a request for review If you submitted a freedom of information request and believe that you have been improperly denied a... more
If you submitted a freedom of information request and believe that you have been improperly denied access to information, you can ask us to review the decision(s).
Jul 3, 2018 Does the GDPR apply to your BC-based organization? You probably noticed a flurry of emails in your inbox over the past few weeks, as everything from so... more
You probably noticed a flurry of emails in your inbox over the past few weeks, as everything from social media apps to your email provider to your fridge rush to send you privacy policy updates.
Jul 3, 2018 How the GDPR applies to BC-based organizations You probably noticed a flurry of emails in your inbox over the past few weeks, as everything from so... more
You probably noticed a flurry of emails in your inbox over the past few weeks, as everything from social media apps to your email provider to your fridge rush to send you privacy policy updates.