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ResourcesResearchGet Help Relaunch
There’s a lot going on that impacts access to information and privacy. Our law reform efforts are built upon the […]
Access to InformationSupporting National Claims Research Directors
The B.C. Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (FIPA) has been made aware of troubling requirements being imposed by Crown-Indigenous […]
ResourcesFIPA News Monitoring
If you have ever sought out the access to information or privacy news stories in the current Canadian news cycle […]
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Access to InformationFIPPA Special Committee Update
The Special Committee to Review the Freedom of Information Protection of Privacy Act has concluded its open consultations and began […]
EventsAccess to InformationBig Data FOI
Learn how to navigate big data sets and open data held by public bodies to inform your research and how […]
PrivacyAccess to Information2022 FIPPA Special Committee
The all-party Special Committee to Review the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the “Committee”) is holding open, […]
Democratic Rights Access to Information2021 Code of Silence Winner
The Provincial Code of Silence Award has been handed out and FIPA’s nominees have received national recognition. You can read […]
EventsAccess to InformationEnvironmental FOI 101
Take your environmental research to the next level. Learn how to get the information you need from public bodies through […]
Whistleblowing Democratic Rights2021 Peter Bryce Nominee
The Peter Bryce Prize for Whistleblowing is awarded annually by the Centre for Free Expression to honour individuals who serve […]
PrivacyDemocratic Rights Access to InformationReport highlights collaboration.
The Special Committee to Review the Personal Information Protection Act released its report with recommendations titled Modernizing British Columbia’s Private […]
Access to InformationFIPPA Section 68 Concerns
FIPPA Section 68 is clear: the Minister is to table an Annual Report on FIPPA before the Legislative Assembly as soon as […]