Privacy or Access to Information for Public Complaints (5:IV): Difference between revisions
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Privacy or Access to Information for Public Complaints (5:IV) (view source)
Revision as of 21:04, 14 August 2024
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Section 3 of the ''FIPPA'' provides that the Act applies to all records in the custody or control of a “public body”, subject to the exceptions outlined in subjections (3) to (5). In addition to the entities defined as public bodies in Schedule 1, including BC government ministries, institutions, municipalities, hospitals, and universities and colleges, Schedule 2 lists specific organizations that are covered by the Act, including BC Hydro, ICBC, Legal Services Society, ''Mental Health Act'' Review Board, and the Workers’ Compensation Board. | Section 3 of the ''FIPPA'' provides that the Act applies to all records in the custody or control of a “public body”, subject to the exceptions outlined in subjections (3) to (5). In addition to the entities defined as public bodies in Schedule 1, including BC government ministries, institutions, municipalities, hospitals, and universities and colleges, Schedule 2 lists specific organizations that are covered by the Act, including BC Hydro, ICBC, Legal Services Society, ''Mental Health Act'' Review Board, and the Workers’ Compensation Board. | ||
A 1993 amendment to the ''FIPPA'' expanded the scope of the legislation to include governing bodies of various professions within the scope of the Act. These professions include lawyers, accountants, engineers, teachers, doctors, and nurses (see Schedule 3). | |||
Sections 12 to 22.1 restrict the disclosure of information. The following may '''not''' need to be disclosed: | Sections 12 to 22.1 restrict the disclosure of information. The following may '''not''' need to be disclosed: | ||