Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for B.C.

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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City of Vancouver

Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), an applicant requested access from the City of Vancouver (City) to information about a meeting between the City and its advisory...

May 12, 2025

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BC Financial Services Authority

An applicant requested that BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) provide access, under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), to material that a real estate licensee prov...

May 9, 2025

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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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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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