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If the OIPC cannot settle a request for review or complaint by mediation, the issue can proceed to an inquiry. At the conclusion of the inquiry, the Commissioner or delegate issues a legally binding Order that determines the outcome of the dispute. Orders are enforceable by a court of law, and are subject to judicial review by the BC Supreme Court. Preparing to participate in a written inquiry ...

The complainant is a former police officer who requested records from the Nelson Police Department (NPD). After receiving the request, NPD produced a fee estimate under s. 75(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), which the complainant asked the OIPC to review. The adjudicator found that the complainant’s request was for his own personal information and therefore, ...

Welcome to the OIPC media room. Here you will find information about: Interview requests News releases, speeches, and public comment Speaking Requests RSS Feeds Commissioner's biography Social media Interview requests Interview requests and media inquiries should be made to Michelle Mitchell at (250) 217-7872 or mmitchell@oipc.bc.ca Please note that our office cannot comment on or disclose the ...

This is a rehearing of part of Order F11-28, which concerned email correspondence between BCLC’s then chief executive officer and its former director and chair. The former director and chair argued that certain email correspondence requested by an applicant did not fall within the scope of FIPPA, so FIPPA did not apply. The adjudicator found that BCLC had “custody” of the responsive records ...

The Commissioner prepares written submissions to special committees of the Legislative Assembly and parliamentary bodies on issues or legislation that have an impact on the privacy and access rights of British Columbians.

The Ministry requested authorization to disregard eight outstanding requests from the respondent, as well as other relief. The Ministry is authorized to disregard four of the eight requests on the grounds that they are repetitious and unreasonably interfere with the Ministry’s operations. The Ministry is further authorized, for two years from the date of this decision, to disregard any future ...

The Information and Privacy Commissioner enforces two pieces of legislation: the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). The Privacy Act covers disputes between private citizens and is outside of the Commissioner's jurisdiction. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Public Sector) The Freedom of Information ...

This form is only for public bodies or organizations reporting a privacy breach. Individuals concerned about a potential breach can go here for more information on making a complaint with our office. Please note: Public bodies are now required under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to report privacy breaches that could reasonably be expected to result in significant harm. ...

This page has information about: The types of complaints our office can investigate What to do if you have a complaint How to make a complaint to the Commissioner What to expect after you submit a complaint Types of complaints The OIPC investigates two types of complaints. Privacy Complaints A privacy complaint may result when you have concerns about the way a "public body" or a private ...