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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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Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

An applicant requested video footage (the Video) from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (the Ministry) under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The Min...

Jun 16, 2025

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Board of Education of School District 73 (Kamloops/Thompson)

An individual requested access, under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), from the Board of Education of School District 73 (School District) to information about constru...

Jun 13, 2025

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Thompson Rivers University

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner initiated and conducted a proceeding to determine whether an applicant’s use of FIPPA amounted to an abuse of process and, if it did, what remedy...

Jun 12, 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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