BC’s Representative for Children and Youth has released a scathing statement expressing deep concerns over the effectiveness, security, and reliability […]
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2012 BC Information Summit set for September 19th
FIPA is excited to announce that the 2012 BC Information Summit will take place September 19th at UBC Robson Square. […]
Canadian and US Governments deliver ‘month late, dollar short’ border privacy deal
The day before the beginning of a long weekend in both Canada and the United States, our governments finally released […]
New identity theft support centre launches
FIPA congratulates the Canadian Identity Theft Support Centre (CITSC) on the official launch of their victim support services! The Canadian […]
Piecemeal repeal of FIPPA?
There has been a lot of discouraging news on the FOI and privacy front recently as a raft of new […]
Judge Bracken ruling on IBM Contract – 6 Jun 2012
BC Supreme court justice Bracken has set down his ruling on a judicial review application sought by the Minister of […]
Election law crushes small spenders
In today’s Vancouver Sun, FIPA’s Executive Director Vincent Gogolek teams up with Michael Vonn of the BCCLA and Shannon Daub […]
BC Government’s amendments to “gag law” miss the mark
Election advertising law doesn’t just limit big spenders – small spenders get tangled in complicated rules that undermine democratic debate. […]
More voices raised in concern over BC Government’s ‘cradle-to-grave profile of each citizen’
BC’s Minister of Social Development Stakes Government’s Reputation on Safety and Privacy of new Integrated Case Management System Controversy is […]
FIPA Annual Report for 2011
We may be small but we have a big reach! Read all about the extent of FIPA’s work in our […]
FIPA Bulletin – August 2012
In this issue: FIPA, allies call for public inquiry into integrated case management system Federal information commissioner announces ATIA consultations […]