Difference between revisions of "Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy"

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But if that route proves unsuccessful, you can send a '''written request'''. The organization will have a department or person that handles such queries. If they don’t, you can send your request to the organization’s general address. It’s their responsibility to have a procedure in place to deal with these requests and make a reasonable effort to assist you.
But if that route proves unsuccessful, you can send a '''written request'''. The organization will have a department or person that handles such queries. If they don’t, you can send your request to the organization’s general address. It’s their responsibility to have a procedure in place to deal with these requests and make a reasonable effort to assist you.


For example, if you want to see records on an ICBC claim, you could send a written request to the information and privacy branch of ICBC. ICBC offers guidance on [https://icbc.com/claims/disputes-appeals/Pages/Freedom-of-Information-access.aspx how to make such a request].
For example, if you want to see records on an ICBC claim, you could send a written request to the information and privacy branch of ICBC. ICBC offers guidance on [https://www.icbc.com/about-icbc/contact-us/information-request-and-privacy-complaints how to make such a request].


Here's another example. If you want access to information about how your local gym collects, uses, and discloses your personal information, you can send a written request to the gym’s privacy officer, or to the gym’s general contact address.
Here's another example. If you want access to information about how your local gym collects, uses, and discloses your personal information, you can send a written request to the gym’s privacy officer, or to the gym’s general contact address.