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The Information and Privacy Commissioner is independent from government, and promotes and protects the information and privacy rights of British Columbians. Tools for public agencies The OIPC is inviting the public to share what they think the offices’ priorities should be over the next three years – what matters most to them in the areas of access to information, privacy and lobbying. Learn about access rights

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BC OIPC to investigate City of Richmond’s use of high-resolution cameras at select intersections

BC Information and Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey has commenced an investigation into whether the City of Richmond’s pilot project to install high-resolution cameras at select intersections is co...

May 7, 2025

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Requesting records of a deceased individual

This guide provides general information about requesting access to records of a deceased individual and how British Columbia’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) protects the...

May 6, 2025

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BC Information and Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey highlights importance of privacy rights to innovation during Privacy Awareness Week

Michael Harvey, Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia, issued the following statement to mark Privacy Awareness Week, May 5-9, 2025. Privacy Awareness Week is a global effort held ...

May 5, 2025

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Michael Harvey

Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Telephone: (250) 387-5629
E-mail: info@oipc.bc.ca

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