Tag: Clarifying

  • Action plan for large FOI requests

    Action plan for large FOI requests

    Today’s article is intended to give institutions an initial plan of action they can follow when a large request is received

  • Stop the clock!  How different actions affect the deadline

    Stop the clock! How different actions affect the deadline

    The guidance presented in this article is intended for institutions in Ontario responsible for responding to Freedom Of Information (FOI) requests under either the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) or the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). As noted in the previous article on how to count…

  • Say what?  Clarifying and narrowing requests

    Say what? Clarifying and narrowing requests

    Today’s article is intended for institutions in Ontario responsible for responding to FOI requests under either the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) or the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Often, an institution will receive an FOI request that is incomplete or unclear.  It isn’t always easy to know…