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Manual - Table of Contents

Please note that this is the most current version of the FOI Manual

Foreword

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Act

  • Purpose of the Act
  • How the Act is Organized
  • Scope of the Act
  • Definitions
  • Role of the Responsible Minister and Ministry of Government Services

Chapter 2: Administration of the Act

  • Introduction
  • Head of an Institution
  • Responsibilities of the Head
  • Responsible Minister
  • Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinators
  • Records Management
  • Security and Confidentiality of records
  • Routine Disclosure/Active Dissemination

Chapter 3: Access Procedures

  • Introduction
  • Right of Access
  • Confidentiality Provisions
  • Excluded Records
  • Existing Information Practices
  • Obligations to Disclose
  • Requests Under the Act
  • Processing Requests
  • Locating and Reviewing Records
  • Granting and Denying Access
  • Access to Own Personal Information
  • Checklist for Processing a Request

Chapter 4: Exemptions

Chapter 5: Privacy Protection

  • Introduction
  • Public Records
  • Employment-Related and Labour Relations Records
  • Collection of Personal Information
  • Retention of Records
  • Accuracy of Records
  • Disposal of Records
  • Use of Personal Information
  • Disclosure of Personal Information
  • Consistent Purpose
  • New Use/Disclosure of Personal Information
  • Role of Information and Privacy Commissioner

Chapter 6: Fees

  • Introduction
  • Chargeable Costs
  • Fee Estimates and Deposits
  • Other Important Considerations
  • Waiving Fees
  • Fees for Appeals

Chapter 7: Appeals and Compliance

  • Introduction
  • Information and Privacy Commissioner
  • The Appeal Process
  • Judicial Review
  • Compliance Investigations

Chapter 8: Offences and Liability

  • Offences
  • Liability

Appendices


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