BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association
Your Data Your Rights
ProBono
Sean Hern, K.C.
Sean Hern Law
Sean was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2002. Throughout his career he has practiced in civil, administrative and constitutional litigation. He received a Queen’s Counsel designation in 2019.
Brent Olthuis, K.C.
Olthuis | van Ert
Over 20 years at the bar, Brent has built a rich and varied dispute-resolution practice. He is regarded for his advice and advocacy in numerous areas of law, encompassing civil disputes, class actions and complex regulatory and administrative law matters.
Retainer – Program Delivery
Daniel Reid
Harper Grey LLP
Your Health Information
Daniel is Associate Counsel with Harper Grey LLP and is a member of their Defamation, Privacy & Media Law and Insurance Law Groups.
Daniel maintains a broad defamation, privacy and insurance practice, with particular experience in online defamation, breach of privacy, and professional negligence cases.
For FIPA Daniel provides review and advice regarding Your Health Information Topics that are implemented by our researchers.
Kevin Smith
Farris LLP
Access to Information
Kevin is a Partner at Farris LLP with key practise area in Advocacy & Litigation.
Kevin has acted in numerous public law matters, including constitutional, administrative, environmental, aboriginal and human rights cases, as well as in other civil litigation, including estates matters, employment disputes, class actions, and a range of other corporate and commercial disputes. Kevin has a particular focus on issues relating to charities and not-for-profit societies, including religious organizations, and frequently advises on both disputes and governance issues more generally in those contexts. He often takes on public interest matters, and frequently assists clients on a pro bono basis. Outside the office, he is active as a leader in a number of community organizations.
For FIPA, Kevin provides review and advice regarding Help Topics with General Information, Personal Information, and Complaints and Reviews that are implemented by our researchers.
Sam Delechantos
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Privacy
Samantha is Associate Counsel with Fasken. Her practices include:
- Information Technology
- Intellectual Property
- Copyrights
- Trademarks
- Labour, Employment & Human Rights
- Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
Sam has a passion for privacy and security, and is currently pursuing her LLM at York University, specializing in Cybersecurity and Privacy. In addition, Sam is a Certified Information Privacy Professional in Canada, the European Union and Asia; a Certified Information Privacy Manager; and is recognized as a Fellow of Information Privacy.
Samantha has served on FIPA’s Board of Directors, supports our legal researchers, and provides review and advice regarding updates to our Help Topics and FAQs on Privacy that are implemented by our researchers.
Retainer – Operations
Harmit Sarai
Forte Law
Harmit is an employment lawyer at Forte Law. She began her legal career practicing corporate, commercial, and immigration law. Her prior work involved support at a non-profit legal organization that assisted migrant workers with employment-related issues.
Krista L. Vaartnou (Isberg)
Farris LLP
Krista is counsel for corporate governance and compliance, and the law as it applies to societies. Her practice focuses on advising charities and not-for-profit organizations, and trust and estate planning.
Education & Training
Clicklaw
Legal Resources Distribution
FIPA material is recognized and redistributed within their legal resources. Particularly in Rights & Citizenship and Privacy & access to information.
BC Courthouse Libraries
Training Distribution
Host many of FIPA’s training and education materials. Including Freedom of Information on Vimeo.
ProDio
Learning Module Platform
Operations Support
Barry McKay Consulting
Desktop Support Web Administration
Ranee Parker
Copywriter, Editor, Layout and Design
