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An Adjudication Under Section 62 of the Act, Requested by J.M. on September 17, 2024

An Adjudication Under Section 62 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Requested by J.M. on September 17, 2024

Jan 17, 2025

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Ministry of Health

Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), a journalist (applicant) requested that the Ministry of Health (Ministry) provide access to PharmaNet data about the prescribing...

Jan 16, 2025

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City of Port Moody

An applicant requested records from the City of Port Moody (City) related to the City investigating the applicant’s interactions with City staff. The City disclosed some responsive information but wit...

Jan 15, 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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