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Difference between revisions of "Know Your Rights (Legal Information for Indigenous People)"
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There are two federal laws under which you can make requests for information. “'''''The Access to Information Act''''' gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents and any person or corporation present in Canada a right to access records of government institutions that are subject to the Act… to make government information publicly available. … The '''''Privacy Act''''' gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents and individuals present in Canada the right to access their personal information held by government institutions that are subject to the Act...” - Government of Canada website | There are two federal laws under which you can make requests for information. “'''''The Access to Information Act''''' gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents and any person or corporation present in Canada a right to access records of government institutions that are subject to the Act… to make government information publicly available. … The '''''Privacy Act''''' gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents and individuals present in Canada the right to access their personal information held by government institutions that are subject to the Act...” - Government of Canada website | ||
''' | '''Access to Canadian government records:'''<BR> | ||
* Online: You can file most ''Access to Information'' Requests or Personal Information Requests online at https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/ welcome.do | * Online: You can file most ''Access to Information'' Requests or Personal Information Requests online at https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/ welcome.do | ||
* By phone: For general information about ''Access to Information'' or ''Privacy Act'' requests, or to ask for a request form to be mailed to you, phone the Canadian government customer service line at 1-800-622-6232 | * By phone: For general information about ''Access to Information'' or ''Privacy Act'' requests, or to ask for a request form to be mailed to you, phone the Canadian government customer service line at 1-800-622-6232 | ||
