The Manitoba Ombudsman, in reference to suggestions made by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta, has developed a guidance sheet on how to respond to privacy breaches which will be relevant for any jurisdiction.   Summary of the key steps:  Containing the Breach  Change passwords + two-factor verification  Contact the office in […]

FIPA’s support for obtaining media coverage is determined on a case-by-case basis. There are many factors stemming from both the individual and FIPA in determining whether FIPA may be able to support. For example, one major factor is the issue and the sensitivity of the information.   Please contact FIPA directly via email (fipa @ fipa.bc.ca) […]

The BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (FIPA) is a non-partisan, non-profit society that was established in 1991 to promote and defend freedom of information and privacy rights in Canada. Our goal is to empower citizens by increasing their access to information and their control over their own personal information. BC FIPA provides public […]