5822-02572 — National Defence
The complainant alleged that National Defence did not conduct a reasonable search for records related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The investigation found that the institution misinterpreted the request and relied too heavily on a keyword search. An additional search was ordered, which located 11 pages of previously unreleased records. National Defence has stated it will comply with the order to release these records.
- Reasonableness of search
- Interpretation of access request
- Use of keyword search
Complaint well founded — additional records to be disclosed
The Information Commissioner found that National Defence did not conduct a reasonable search because the request was misinterpreted and the search was unnecessarily limited to keywords. An additional search was ordered and yielded responsive records.
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National Defence was ordered to give access to the 11 additional pages of records unless specific exemptions applied and to provide a new response within 36 business days.
- s.30(1)(a) ATIA
- s.36.1 ATIA
- s.2 ATIA
- s.6 ATIA
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