BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association
Your Data Your Rights
Does the purpose of my request matter and does the public body have a duty to assist me?
The purpose of your request is usually irrelevant; however, it may be necessary for you to prove your identity if you are requesting personal information.
A public body typically has a legal duty to assist individuals requesting information.
If your request doesn’t include enough detail, the organization should work with you to identify what you want access to or what you want corrected.
Updated 2024.07. 27
These pages were last updated and reviewed in the summer of 2024.
The information on these pages only contains general information and guidance; none of the information constitutes legal advice. If you have a specific issue that you believe is a legal problem, the best practice is to consult a lawyer.
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