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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Use of personal email accounts for public body business

This document provides information for public bodies on employees’ use of personal email and messaging accounts for work purposes and the requirements of British Columbia’s Freedom of Information and ...

Jul 8, 2025

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Burnaby Hospital

The applicant requested from Burnaby Hospital records from her stay. Burnaby Hospital disclosed records but withheld some information under s. 22(1) (unreasonable invasion of privacy) of the Freedom o...

Jul 7, 2025

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Ministry of Attorney General

An applicant requested access, under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), to records regarding a criminal matter. The Ministry of Attorney General (Ministry) withheld the ...

Jun 30, 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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