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British Columbia Utilities Commission

The City of Richmond requested the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) provide access, under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), to the communications of two of ...

Jan 13, 2025

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City of Vancouver

An applicant requested the City of Vancouver (City) provide access, under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), to records of his job interview for a promotion. The City pr...

Jan 13, 2025

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City of Courtenay

An applicant asked the City of Courtenay (City) for access to records related to a residential development and the surrounding area. The City provided the records but withheld some information under s...

Jan 10, 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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