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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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Cultus Lake Park Board

An individual complained to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner that the Cultus Lake Park Board (Board) contravened the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) ...

Jan 8, 2025

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Glenn Issler

Two individuals (complainants) requested access to certain documents from their mortgage broker under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). The complainants alleged that the mortgage broker ...

Dec 18, 2024

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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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