Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

The Office of the Chief Information Officer maintains cross-government policy and procedures, standards and guidelines regarding access to public information and protection of privacy.

The Knowledge and Information Services branch provides services, support and leadership to ministries and other public bodies to help comply with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP Act). The branch co-ordinates systems designed to manage and facilitate FOI requests and privacy responsibilities and manage the revision process for FOIPPA and its schedules.

• About FOI - A Guide to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• Access Request Statistics (CRTS)
• Backgrounders
• Conferences (Privacy and Security) 
• Contracting
• Directors/Managers of Information and Privacy
• Guidelines, Forms and Publications
• Legislation and Regulations
• Legislative Reviews
• Orders and Summaries
• Personal Information Directory (PID)
• Policy and Procedures Manual
• Policies
• Privacy Impact Assessment Process (PIA)
• Reports and Useful Links
• Training

For more information please contact the Knowledge and Information Services Branch.