Difference between revisions of "Privacy or Access to Information for Public Complaints (5:IV)"
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=== 1. Introduction === | === 1. Introduction === | ||
The federal ''Access to Information Act'', RSC 1985, c A-1, and the federal ''Privacy Act'', RSC 1985, c P-21, both deal with freedom of information. The ''Access to Information Act'' allows for access to information in records under the control of federal government institutions. The ''Privacy Act'' protects the confidentiality of information about an individual held by federal government institutions, and provides individuals with a right of access to information about themselves held by such institutions. What follows is only a brief outline of the main provisions of these Acts. Individuals should consult the Acts | The federal ''Access to Information Act'', RSC 1985, c A-1, and the federal ''Privacy Act'', RSC 1985, c P-21, both deal with freedom of information. The ''Access to Information Act'' allows for access to information in records under the control of federal government institutions. The ''Privacy Act'' protects the confidentiality of information about an individual held by federal government institutions, and provides individuals with a right of access to information about themselves held by such institutions. What follows is only a brief outline of the main provisions of these Acts. Individuals should consult the Acts if they have a problem in this area. | ||
=== 2. Privacy Act === | === 2. Privacy Act === | ||