Unit 3: Information Access: Freedom of Information and Democracy Flashcards
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FIPPA
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the name of legislation in a number of provinces)
2
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Access to Information Request
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Access to info legislation generally refers to persons having the power to make access to info requests; require resources such as staff and time to receive it, locate the records, and photocopy and disseminate the info
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Record
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May take digital form, it is usually clear if something is a record under the applicable legislation; must be created if access is to be gained
