RTIPPA sets out the rules that “public bodies” must follow when collecting, using and disclosing personal information. It also establishes a general right to access public records held by a public body, as well as a right for individuals to access and correct their own personal information.
The FOIP Act provides individuals with the right to request access to information in the custody or control of public bodies while providing public bodies with a framework for conducting the collection, use and disclosure of personal information.
The Access to Information Act gives Canadians the right to request information from federal institutions. If you submitted a request for information to a federal institution under the Act and you are not satisfied with how it was processed, you may file a complaint with the OIC.
The Access to Information Act gives every Canadian citizen, permanent resident, individual or corporation in Canada the right to request access to records that are under the control of federal government institutions, regardless of their format.
RTIPPA sets out the rules that “public bodies” must follow when collecting, using and disclosing personal information. It also establishes a general right to access public records held by a public body, as well as a right for individuals to access and correct their own personal information.