Tag: FIPPA
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The $5 Application Fee: Sorry, No Refunds!
What should an institution do if a requestor asks for a refund of the $5 application fee? And are there any situations where an institution should refund the $5 fee as a matter of course?
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University of Toronto’s Sunlight Project
The University of Toronto has released the Sunlight Project, described as “the most comprehensive Canadian database of Freedom of Information requests.” Read today’s article on the FOI Assist Knowledge Base to learn more.
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Seeking Expert Insights: Video Redaction for FOI Requests
If you have any recommendations for either software or a service for video redactions, I would love to see them! You can leave a reply below, or if you prefer you can contact me directly with any tips or advice you may have about good solutions for redacting or blurring video footage in response to…
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The Public Interest Override Doesn’t Apply to Excluded Records
A recent decision of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario has attracted significant media attention. A requestor was seeking access to the monthly number of internal disciplinary measures applied to members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board.
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IPCO Launches Public Consultation on Appeal Procedures
The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPCO) has launched a public consultation on proposed revisions to the Code of Procedure for appeals under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). According to the official announcement: If you or your…
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