Comments On The Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act
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Comments On The Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
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OPSBA re-affirms its support for the principles of the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act, that local government information should be available to the public, & that the privacy of individuals should be protected with respect to personal information held by local government. Presents a number of suggestions for improvement to the Act. Outlines problems with the Act, & includes a summary of recommendations.
Comments On The Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act
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Author : Ontario Public School Boards' Association
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Comments On The Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act written by Ontario Public School Boards' Association and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Freedom of information categories.
The Ontario Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Individual Privacy Act
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Author : Brenda Stokes Verworn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
The Ontario Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Individual Privacy Act written by Brenda Stokes Verworn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with categories.
In Canada freedom of information must be viewed in the context of governing -- how do you deal with an abundance of information while balancing a diversity of competing interests? How can you ensure people are informed enough to participate in crucial decision-making, yet willing enough to let some administrative matters be dealt with in camera without their involvement in every detail. In an age when taxpayers' coalition groups are on the rise, and the government is encouraging the establishment of Parent Council groups for schools, the issues and challenges presented by access to information and protection of privacy legislation are real ones. The province of Ontario's decision to extend freedom of information legislation to local governments does not ensure, or equate to, full public disclosure of all facts or necessarily guarantee complete public comprehension of an issue. The mere fact that local governments, like school boards, decide to collect, assemble or record some information and not to collect other information implies that a prior decision was made by "someone" on what was important to record or keep. That in itself means that not all the facts are going to be disclosed, regardless of the presence of legislation. The resulting lack of information can lead to public mistrust and lack of confidence in those who govern. This is completely contrary to the spirit of the legislation which was to provide interested members of the community with facts so that values like political accountability and trust could be ensured and meaningful criticism and input obtained on matters affecting the whole community. This thesis first reviews the historical reasons for adopting freedom of information legislation, reasons which are rooted in our parliamentary system of government. However, the same reasoning for enacting such legislation cannot be applied carte blanche to the municipal level of government in Ontario, or - ii - more specifially to the programs, policies or operations of a school board. The purpose of this thesis is to examine whether the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1989 (MFIPPA) was a neccessary step to ensure greater openness from school boards. Based on a review of the Orders made by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario, it also assesses how successfully freedom of information legislation has been implemented at the municipal level of government. The Orders provide an opportunity to review what problems school boards have encountered, and what guidance the Commissioner has offered. Reference is made to a value framework as an administrative tool in critically analyzing the suitability of MFIPPA to school boards. The conclusion is drawn that MFIPPA appears to have inhibited rather than facilitated openness in local government. This may be attributed to several factors inclusive of the general uncertainty, confusion and discretion in interpreting various provisions and exemptions in the Act. Some of the uncertainty is due to the fact that an insufficient number of school board staff are familiar with the Act. The complexity of the Act and its legalistic procedures have over-formalized the processes of exchanging information. In addition there appears to be a concern among municipal officials that granting any access to information may be violating personal privacy rights of others. These concerns translate into indecision and extreme caution in responding to inquiries. The result is delay in responding to information requests and lack of uniformity in the responses given. However, the mandatory review of the legislation does afford an opportunity to address some of these problems and to make this complex Act more suitable for application to school boards. In order for the Act to function more efficiently and effectively legislative changes must be made to MFIPPA. It is important that the recommendations for improving the Act be adopted before the government extends this legislation to any other public entities.
Report On The Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act 1989
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Author : Ontario. Legislative Assembly. Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly
language : en
Publisher: The Committee
Release Date : 1994
Report On The Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act 1989 written by Ontario. Legislative Assembly. Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly and has been published by The Committee this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Freedom of information categories.
The Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act
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Author : Metropolitan Toronto (Ont.). Legal Department
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
The Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act written by Metropolitan Toronto (Ont.). Legal Department and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Freedom of information categories.
Municipal Freedom Of Information
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Municipal Freedom Of Information written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with categories.
This paper reviews the basic rules of Ontario's freedom of information laws, with specific emphasis on the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, which applies to municipal corporations & other public bodies operating in the municipal sector such as school boards and police services boards. Topics covered include routine disclosure of information, making a request for a record, custody or control of records, fees for information disclosure requests, timing of requests, grounds for refusal, denial of access to information on the basis of an exclusion, rights to appeal, the appeals process, the role of the Information & Privacy Commissioner, judicial review, and offences under the Act.
Municipal Freedom Of Information
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Author : Tom Mitchinson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Municipal Freedom Of Information written by Tom Mitchinson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with categories.
This paper reviews the basic rules of Ontario's freedom of information laws, with specific emphasis on the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, which applies to municipal corporations & other public bodies operating in the municipal sector such as school boards and police services boards. Topics covered include routine disclosure of information, making a request for a record, custody or control of records, fees for information disclosure requests, timing of requests, grounds for refusal, denial of access to information on the basis of an exclusion, rights to appeal, the appeals process, the role of the Information & Privacy Commissioner, judicial review, and offences under the Act.
Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act
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Author : Metropolitan Toronto (Ont.). Clerk's Department. Corporate Access and Privacy Office
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act written by Metropolitan Toronto (Ont.). Clerk's Department. Corporate Access and Privacy Office and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Freedom of information categories.
Procedure Regarding Requests For Time Extensions Under The Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act And Part Xx Of The Municipal Government Act
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Procedure Regarding Requests For Time Extensions Under The Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act And Part Xx Of The Municipal Government Act written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Freedom of information categories.
Best Practices For Institutions In Mediating Appeals Under The Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act And The Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Best Practices For Institutions In Mediating Appeals Under The Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act And The Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with categories.
Mediation can be applied to the full range of issues raised in appeal under Ontario's legislation related to freedom of information & protection of privacy. The purpose of this paper is to set out a revitalized mediation process that will increase the satisfaction of the parties involved, foster positive relationships, and produce even better & more timely results. The paper first reviews the concept of mediation, the key challenges to mediation in a freedom of information context, and the initiatives undertaken by the Information & Privacy Commissioner to address those challenges. It then lists five best practices in a successful mediation process and describes two examples that illustrate those practices.