Presentations

The following PowerPoint presentations may be downloaded and customized by organizations for use in educating their staff about the FOIP Act and other access and privacy legislation.

Private Sector Privacy: What FOIP Coordinators Need to Know. This presentation was delivered at the Access and Privacy 2003 conference in Edmonton, Alberta on June 12, 2003. It reviews Bill 44, the Personal Information Protection Act, in some detail. [NOTE: The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) came into effect on January 1, 2004. Visit the Private Sector Privacy web site for more information about the PIPA legislation.]

The FOIP Act: Presentation for Elected Officials. The aim of this presentation is to provide elected council members with an overview of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, how the Act affects municipal operations, and the potential impact on council members. It is intended to be delivered by FOIP Coordinators/Contacts and may be used as a refresher for returning council members or as an orientation for new council members. Speaking notes (in Rich Text Format) are also provided and can be downloaded and customized as needed. Content in italics is intended to be modified to reflect the FOIP experience of your municipality.