BreachOfPrivacy
Office of the Information Commissioner of CanadaAccess to Information Act
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Access to scientists

Organization: A federal institutionComplainant: Environmental Law Clinic at the University of Victoria and Democracy Watch
Decision: Jun 7, 2018Published: Jun 7, 2018

This is a systemic investigation report that examined how federal institutions handle access to information requests related to scientists and scientific information. The investigation was initiated by a complaint from the Environmental Law Clinic at the University of Victoria and Democracy Watch. It concluded that while some progress had been made, challenges remained in ensuring timely and complete access to information concerning scientists within federal institutions.

  • Timeliness of access to information requests concerning scientists
  • Completeness of information provided in response to requests about scientists
  • Impact of institutional practices on the right of access to information regarding scientists

Systemic investigation report published

The Commissioner initiated a systemic investigation based on a complaint concerning the handling of access requests related to scientists. The investigation examined practices across several institutions and concluded with a report detailing findings and recommendations.

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Statutory provisions cited
  • s.30(1)(f) ATIA

This is a summary of a public report and does not constitute legal advice.