Tag: Publicly Available Information
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FOI Assist Seminar Series: Reduce FOI Request Volumes with the “Publicly Available Information” Exemption
The next FOI Assist seminar will examine how Ontario institutions can reduce unnecessary reliance on the formal FOI process by making information available through alternative channels. The session will focus on the Publicly Available Information exemption under section 22 of FIPPA and section 15 of MFIPPA, together with the informal access provisions in both statutes.…
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Registration Link for FOI Assist Seminar #5
As a subscriber, you are invited to participate in the FOI Assist Seminar Series (2026) — a free, practical training program intended for Freedom of Information professionals.
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Alternative Fee Systems for Publicly Available Information
A recent decision from the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario makes it clear that in some cases, institutions can replace the standard FOI fee structure with a different fee structure better suited to the type of records requested.
