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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Requesting Records of Deceased Individuals

This infographic provides information on requesting the records of deceased individuals under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Aug 5, 2025

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City of Kelowna

An individual (applicant) asked the City of Kelowna (City) for access to records about the City’s decision to take legal action against them. The City provided responsive records but withheld some inf...

Jul 29, 2025

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University

An applicant asked Kwantlen Polytechnic University (University) for access, under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), to the number of ballots cast per candidate in an el...

Jul 22, 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

Our privacy policy sets out what information we collect and why we collect it. Read more

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