This introductory session will provide an overview of the FIPPA FOI process including:
• The purpose of FOI legislation
• Managing large and difficult requests
• Determining obligations to respond: Exceptions / Custody and control; Transferring requests
• Calculating and managing timelines
• The duty to assist and conducting and documenting an adequate search
• Assessing fees, conducting fee estimates, and fee waivers and
• File management.
Can’t make a session at the scheduled time? Registrants will receive a webinar recording after each session to catch up at their convenience.
Suzanne has built a strong practice in access and privacy law. She advises both public and private sector employers on their responsibilities as they navigate the implications of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA),...
Michela practices largely in the areas of access and privacy law where she represents clients in proceedings before the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia and provides strategic advice to both public and...