Nova Scotia
NOVA SCOTIA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY REVIEW OFFICER
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Review Officer is the independent oversight body responsible for reviewing access to information decisions made by all public bodies. Those bodies include the provincial government, universities, and municipal bodies including municipal police and school boards. The Review Officer reports to the Legislative Assembly annually and is appointed for a term certain. The responsibilities of the office include intake, analysis, mediation, investigation and formal Reviews of Requests for Review received from the public regarding access decisions and correction of personal information made under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPOP) and Part XX of the Municipal Government Act. The Review Officer presently also investigates complaints regarding a breach of privacy based on the consent of the public body. The privacy protections for Nova Scotians are presently under review by the Department of Justice.
2009 Activities
September 28, 2009 is International Right to Know Day. In Nova Scotia, Premier Darrell Dexter has proclaimed the week of September 28 - October
2 Right to Know Week.
The Nova Scotia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Review Office is participating in this Canada-wide effort to raise awareness of the right to access information and its value, with a local focus
on what it means to those living and working in Nova Scotia.
The purpose of these events is to celebrate the right of Canadians, particularly Nova Scotians to access information in the possession, or under the control of public bodies as enshrined in freedom of information legislation. Such legislation reinforces the accountability of governments by ensuring they operate with transparency and openness.
Be sure to tune in for Nova Scotia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Review Officer, Dulcie McCallum's appearance on Breakfast Television on Monday, September 28, 2009 to bring awareness to your Right to Know. Go to
http://www.atv.ca/microsites/bt/
for local listings.
The Nova Scotia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Review Office will be hosting a contest where contestants will be asked to complete a quiz testing their knowledge of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation and its applicability to certain scenarios. The winning contestant will receive a portable DVD player and two access to information themed movies.
The Right to Know Week Quiz will be available on our website on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 9:00 am. For more information about your Right to Know, please visit our website at
www.foipop.ns.ca |
