Section 13 Other

Question 1

What does FOIP stand for?

What does it do?

Section 13: Theme 2: A

Answer 1

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Sets specific rules about how public bodies and their employees should handle information (esp personal info)

(Collection, Uses, Releasing)

ALSO: governs persons right to request and receive access to personal info/other info in control of public body

Right to info is NOT absolute: 14 exceptions

Question 2

What are some potential reasons you could state as concerns to prevent release of information?

Section 13: Theme 2: A

Answer 2

1. Invasion of another person’s privacy
   2.Potential to cause harm / threaten public safety (Includes potential client harm of releasing file to them)
2. Standardized tests used by public body (e.g. intelligence test)
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