Privacy and Freedom of Information (FOI)

The IM/IT Privacy and Legislation Branch, Office of the Chief Information Officer, provides leadership, support and services to ministries and other public bodies to assist them in complying with their privacy and access obligations in regards to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP Act).

For more information on services and support available, please select one of the following:

• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy - Public Sector

• Personal Information Protection - Private Sector

• Procedures, Guidelines and Forms

• Reports and Useful Links

What's New

• FOIPP Access Request Statistics for 2007/08 - 4th Quarter (1 yr & 10 yr)
   
• Report of the Special Committee to review the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
   
• Government introduces Bill 13 - the Labour and Citizens' Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2008.  Received Royal Assent May 1, 2008
   
• Bill 13 amendments in brief (PDF 43KB)