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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, and other public bodies. The ''Act'' is significant for two reasons: | ||
:(a) it has standardized decision-making criteria in regards to access and privacy; and | :(a) it has standardized decision-making criteria in regards to access and privacy; and | ||
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An individual may apply to have the fees waived if they are unable to afford them or there is a valid reason for the payment to be excused, such as the information requested is a matter of public interest (section 75(5)). However, the $10 application fee associated with all General FOI requests cannot be waived. | An individual may apply to have the fees waived if they are unable to afford them or there is a valid reason for the payment to be excused, such as the information requested is a matter of public interest (section 75(5)). However, the $10 application fee associated with all General FOI requests cannot be waived. | ||
:'''NOTE:''' For clarity, there is '''no application fee or processing fee due from an applicant requesting their own personal information''' (section 75(3)). | |||
Indigenous Governing Entities are exempt from associated fees to prevent barriers to accessing information. | Indigenous Governing Entities are exempt from associated fees to prevent barriers to accessing information. | ||
Additional information regarding costs related to FOI requests, can be found at the following link: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/ | Additional information regarding costs related to FOI requests, can be found at the following link: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/services-for-government/policies-procedures/foippa-manual/fees | ||
Further information about the ''Act'' can be obtained from the following organization: | 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. | ||