On Thursday, September 27th, FIPA hosted the 2018 BC Information Summit at UBC Robson Square in Vancouver. This year’s theme explored how changing perceptions around the right to know and the right to one’s privacy are being shaped. The conference assembled a range of experts from varying backgrounds to look at these developments and discuss […]

  OPEN LETTER TO PREMIER HORGAN Reform of Freedom of Information and Privacy Legislation During this year’s Right to Know Week, FIPA sent a joint letter to Premiere John Horgan and Minister Jinny Sims calling for immediate action to reform and update BC’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Citing various studies, […]

MEDIA RELEASE October 17, 2018 USMCA Puts Privacy at Risk VANCOUVER, October 17, 2018 – The pending free trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States (USMCA) conflicts with existing provincial legislation around data localization and puts the privacy of British Columbians at risk. The Freedom of Information and Privacy Association of British Columbia […]

MEDIA RELEASE October 4, 2018 Recommendations for Canada’s Digital Transformation VANCOUVER, October 4, 2018 – The B.C. Freedom of Information and Privacy Association submitted a paper to the department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development for their consultation on digital transformation. The national digital and data consultation, including the roundtable discussions that took place across […]

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 Civil Society Groups Unite to Push for Action to Reform Freedom of Information and Privacy Legislation Groups across Canada kick-off Right to Know Week by calling for immediate action to reform and update BC’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). VANCOUVER, September 24, 2018 […]

Earlier today we sent a joint letter to Premier John Horgan and Minister Jinny Sims supporting Freedom of Information and privacy reform. The text of the letter, signed by a number of well-known groups and individuals, is set out below. See here for the PDF copy. September 24, 2018 The Honourable John Horgan Premier of […]

NEWS RELEASE September 24, 2018 2018 Information Summit opens in Vancouver this Thursday Big names headline major conference on the future of Freedom of Information and Privacy Vancouver, September 24, 2018 – The BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (FIPA) is pleased to announce the 2018 BC Information Summit taking place this Thursday, September 27th […]

For more than twenty five years, FIPA has been an instrumental part of B.C.’s civil society community. Apply to join our team as our new Program Director (maternity leave coverage). Here are the details on the position, and how to apply: Position: Program Director Position Type: Full-Time, temporary/contract (maternity leave coverage) Salary: $50,000/year Location: Vancouver/Lower Mainland, B.C. […]

This is an interesting and important time in the information and privacy landscapes. With the push for more open information and transparency comes rising concerns of privacy, especially in the face of an ever-increasing connected and interconnected world. Join us for our 8th BC Information Summit on September 27, 2018 at UBC Robson Square as […]

Join us for the online version of our popular FOI 101 workshop on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 12:30PM. This is a skills training webinar for newcomers to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. Get practical skills on how to prepare and submit information requests that get results and learn to navigate some common challenges that […]

Bill is a significant step in the right direction, but highlights problems with the current Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FIPPA). On April 25, BC Attorney General David Eby introduced legislation that would create a framework allowing public service employees to disclose serious wrongdoing, and provides general provisions to protect the discloser. The BC […]

Join FIPA staff, board, members, and others in the information and privacy community at FIPA’s 2018 Annual General Meeting. This year’s AGM will take place at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 19, at the YWCA Hotel (details below), and will feature a talk by Vincent Gogolek who will be reflecting on his time with BC FIPA. Vincent Gogolek is a long-time […]