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=== 1. Introduction === | === 1. Introduction === | ||
The ''Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act'', RSBC 1996, c 165 [''FIPPA''], is similar in some respects to the federal access and privacy legislation relating to '''public''' organizations. As a result of this provincial legislation, there is a consistent policy regarding access and privacy for BC government ministries and agencies. The Act is significant for two reasons: | The ''Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act'', RSBC 1996, c 165 [''FIPPA''], is similar in some respects to the federal access and privacy legislation relating to '''public''' organizations. As a result of this provincial legislation, there is a consistent policy regarding access and privacy for BC government ministries and agencies. The ''Act'' is significant for two reasons: | ||
*it has standardized decision-making criteria in regards to access and privacy; and | *it has standardized decision-making criteria in regards to access and privacy; and | ||
*it has established a uniform appeal process. | *it has established a uniform appeal process. | ||
This Act is amended from time to time. It is advisable to consult the Act for certainty. Further information about the Act can be obtained from the following organization: | This ''Act'' is amended from time to time. It is advisable to consult the ''Act'' for certainty. Further information about the ''Act'' can be obtained from the following organization: | ||
[http://fipa.bc.ca/home/ Freedom of Information and Privacy Association] | [http://fipa.bc.ca/home/ Freedom of Information and Privacy Association] | ||
The BC Civil Liberties Association has also published a handbook on privacy that provides detailed information about various aspects of the law relating to privacy. It can be found online at http://bccla.org/privacy-handbook. | The BC Civil Liberties Association has also published a handbook on privacy that provides detailed information about various aspects of the law relating to privacy. It can be found online at http://bccla.org/privacy-handbook. | ||
=== 2. Scope of Freedom of Information Rights === | === 2. Scope of Freedom of Information Rights === | ||