FIPA’s bulletin has a new look. Download the full May 2015 bulletin here or click on individual articles below. In this issue: The Connected Car: Who is in the driver’s seat? FIPA’s AGM on May 13th: With guest speaker Carmen Cheung on Bill C-51 Bill C-51: An attack on privacy B.C. Election Act court challenge […]

  FULL REPORT | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | FAQS | PRIVACY ANALYSIS The BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (FIPA) has released a year-long study on privacy, consumer choice and onboard vehicle technology. The Connected Car: Who is in the Driver’s Seat? was written by privacy lawyer Philippa Lawson and generously funded by the Office […]

Access in the Academy, developed by the Freedom of Information and Privacy Association and Mike Larsen of Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Instructor, Dept. of Criminology), and generously funded by the Law Foundation of British Columbia, is a brand new educational resource that provides a unique and practical look at how researchers, students, and others in the […]

An example letter for making a provincial Freedom of Information Request (in British Columbia). Download

An example letter for making a federal Access to Information Request. Download

The B.C. Freedom of Information and Privacy Association is extremely pleased to announce the official release of our brand new educational resource: Access in the Academy: Bringing ATI and FOI to academic research. The text is now available for download by donation through our website here. We also have a limited number of print copies […]

In anticipation of the 2013 academic year, the B.C. Freedom of Information and Privacy Association, with the generous support of the Law Foundation of British Columbia, is excited to announce the upcoming release of Access in the Academy: Bringing ATI and FOI to Academic Research, available for download starting July 25th. Compiled by Mike Larsen, […]

In this issue: BC Election: It’s time to double down on info rights BC Election Act causes confusion, chills free speech — again Major data security issues bedevil the Federal Government A National ID Card by Stealth? Fighting for a fair deal: FIPA continues to oppose Trans-Pacific Partnership FIPA is hiring! Join the team Access […]

In this issue: Election Act gag law forces charter challenge Victoria police come around to privacy — sort of Annual General Meeting Bad Id(ea) as Provincial Government charges ahead with a new ID card, serious privacy concerns remain Oral culture at top levels of government grows under ‘Open Government Premier’ Feds kill online spying bill, […]

In this issue: Big Wins, New Challenges: 2012 in Transparency A new year means new ways to support FIPA Privacy advocates raise red flags over C-12 surveillance measures New parliamentary study tackles big data, social media, and privacy Information Commissioner looks to overhaul Access to Information Act BC Commish tries to limit license plate surveillance […]

In this issue: 2012 BC Informatiion Summit tackles “Government 2.0” Just Rewards: Darrell Evans awarded Grace-Pépin Access to Information Award OIPC to investigate government’s failure to post FOI requests after FIPA complaint BC election law still has constitutional problems despite BC Court of Appeal ruling Lock Down: wall of secrecy around Ministry of Health privacy […]

In this issue: FIPA, allies call for public inquiry into integrated case management system Federal information commissioner announces ATIA consultations New ID theft support centre launched INFO SUMMIT 2012 – September 19, 2012 BC Government finally releases $300 million IBM contract Commissioner Denham launches section 25 investigation after FIPA, ELC complaint Staff changes and new […]