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The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the FOIP Act) provides that the right of access to records in the custody or under the control of a public body is subject to the payment... More ≫

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The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the FOIP Act) provides that the right of access to records in the custody or under the control of a public body is subject to the payment of any required fee. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to December 31, 2008.

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Fee waivers

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This Bulletin discusses the rationale for fees and fee waivers, the way the Act and Regulation apply to the processing of a request that may involve a fee waiver, and matters to be considered when... More ≫

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This Bulletin discusses the rationale for fees and fee waivers, the way the Act and Regulation apply to the processing of a request that may involve a fee waiver, and matters to be considered when deciding whether to grant a request for a fee waiver. This publication is intended to supplement the information on fee waivers in Chapter 3 of FOIP Guidelines and Practices, produced by Access and Privacy, Service Alberta. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to December 31, 2008.

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Disclosure of personal information “Not Contrary to the Public Interest”

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This Bulletin explains how section 17(2)(j) and section 17(3) apply when a public body receives a request for disclosure under Part 2 of the Act. The Bulletin also explains how these provisions... More ≫

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This Bulletin explains how section 17(2)(j) and section 17(3) apply when a public body receives a request for disclosure under Part 2 of the Act. The Bulletin also explains how these provisions apply when a public body is processing an access request. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to December 31, 2008.

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Fund-Raising

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The purpose of this Bulletin is to explain the provisions of the FOIP Act that govern fund-raising by public bodies, including the limitations that apply, and to propose some best practices for... More ≫

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The purpose of this Bulletin is to explain the provisions of the FOIP Act that govern fund-raising by public bodies, including the limitations that apply, and to propose some best practices for fund-raising. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to December 31, 2008.

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Records of elected and appointed officials of local public bodies

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The purpose of this Bulletin is to explain how the FOIP Act applies to records of elected officials of local public bodies and to appointed officials serving on their governing bodies. The... More ≫

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The purpose of this Bulletin is to explain how the FOIP Act applies to records of elected officials of local public bodies and to appointed officials serving on their governing bodies. The Bulletin will provide guidance on determining when a local public body has custody or control of an official’s records, deciding whether a record is a personal or constituency record, and how to process an access request for records of local public body officials. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to December 31, 2008.

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Access to manuals and guidelines

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This Bulletin explains section 89 of the FOIP Act, which establishes the requirements for providing access to manuals, handbooks and guidelines. The Bulletin offers guidance on the interpretation... More ≫

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This Bulletin explains section 89 of the FOIP Act, which establishes the requirements for providing access to manuals, handbooks and guidelines. The Bulletin offers guidance on the interpretation of section 89 and practical advice on managing access to manuals and guidelines in a public body. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to December 31, 2008.

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