#YOUR FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PRIVACY ACT REQUEST CLAIM HOW TO#

If there is a discrepancy on payment, an acknowledgement letter with an invoice and instructions on how to proceed with payment will be provided. Once you submit your request, you will be sent an invoice with payment instructions. Your request will not be processed until payment is received. Fees Application feeĮffective February 15, 2022, all general formal FOI requests will have a $10 non-refundable application fee. The Act does allow, in certain cases, for the 30-day time period to be extended. There are occasions where your request may take longer than 30 days. Legislation allows 30 business days to complete a request, but many requests are completed sooner.

Occasionally, a review is required, or a coordinated effort is needed to gather information for release. Information is routinely available to the public.

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the 'Act') provides specific information and privacy rights regarding information that is collected or controlled by public bodies in British Columbia. The Act is not intended to replace existing means of obtaining information. It is also a way to access general records (which are not personal in nature) that could be released, in whole or in part, to anyone.

Planning & Development Front Counter ServicesĪ Freedom of Information (FOI) request is a formal process to ask for copies of personal records about yourself or someone you are responsible for.

Building & Construction Online Services.

Engineering Requirements for Building Permits.

Your freedom of information act privacy act request claim