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MCFD v. OIPC, IndigiNews 2024 BCCA 190   

FIPA is working to support the efforts of IndigiNews. This Government’s actions to suppress access to information continue to impact press freedom and the ability of the public to hold elected officials accountable. You can contact IndigiNews for comment or to provide support by contacting them directly via email to: stories @ indiginews.com . FIPA’s Statement on […]

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BC Court Ruling a Step Toward Privacy Accountability for Federal Political Parties 

The BC Supreme Court’s recent decision (Liberal Party of Canada v. The Complainants, 2024 BCSC 814) confirming that the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) applies to federal political parties (FPPs) is a step in protecting British Columbians’ privacy and considering privacy implications nationwide.   In 2019, the BC Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (“OIPC”) […]

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