Commissioner Harvey discusses the findings of our audit into Vancouver Coastal Health’s duty to assist access to information applicants, and the lessons it offers on how all public bodies can make FOI a priority: youtube.com/watch?v=GoI45O… Full report: oipc.bc.ca/documents/audi…

Our Vancouver Coastal Health audit found flaws in how the $10 FOI application fee was administered. This infographic offers important reminders for public bodies that choose to charge the fee, including its impact on FOI response timelines: ow.ly/y21E50TkqAR

Order posted- F24-82: Ministry of Forests oipc.bc.ca/documents/orde…

News release: OIPC launches survey of all BC municipalities to better understand record disclosures oipc.bc.ca/documents/news…

News release: Exercise your access to information rights during Right to Know Week 2024: oipc.bc.ca/documents/news… We're getting a jumpstart on #RTK2024, an international event that highlights the importance of access to information rights.

In BC, you have the right to request general records from public bodies and your own personal information from public bodies and private sector organizations. This newly updated infographic outlines the process: oipc.bc.ca/documents/info… #RTK2024

Requesting records from a public body or organization? Here are some tips for each stage of the process: oipc.bc.ca/guidance-docum… #RTK2024

The OIPC urges public bodies not to charge the $10 FOI application fee. Those that do need to keep these important points in mind: oipc.bc.ca/documents/info… #RTK2024

Order posted - F24-83: Langara College oipc.bc.ca/documents/orde…

If you submitted an FOI request and believe you have been improperly denied access, you can ask us to review the decision. Here’s how to request a review: oipc.bc.ca/documents/info… #RTK2024

Order posted - F24-81: Thompson Rivers University oipc.bc.ca/documents/orde…

This morning, BC Information and Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey addressed the Alberta Legislative Assembly committee reviewing the province's Personal Information Protection Act. Read the Commissioner's remarks here: oipc.bc.ca/documents/spee…

Order posted - F24-84: Insurance Corporation of British Columbia oipc.bc.ca/documents/orde…

Order posted - F24-85: Fraser Health Authority oipc.bc.ca/documents/orde…

Order posted - F24-86: British Columbia Housing Management Commission oipc.bc.ca/documents/orde…

Order posted - F24-87: Provincial Health Services Authority oipc.bc.ca/documents/orde…

Order posted - F24-88: Ministry of Attorney General oipc.bc.ca/documents/orde…

The #FPTMeeting kicks off today, hosted by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario Commissioners and ombuds from across Canada are in Toronto to collaborate on key privacy and access issues. Stay tuned for updates from this important gathering.

Yesterday, the annual meeting for federal, provincial, and territorial information and privacy commissioners and ombuds hosted by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario began with a tour of the Toronto Archives and the Ontario Parliament Education, setting the stage for collaborative discussions ahead.

This year's FPT meeting brought together information and privacy commissioners and ombuds from across Canada to strengthen partnerships and tackle emerging privacy challenges in the digital age. Read about the meeting here: oipc.bc.ca/documents/news…