Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy in British Columbia

This book provides a detailed summary of freedom of information and protection of privacy law in British Columbia, including an in-depth annotation of the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), BC's public sector privacy legislation. Furnished with essential legislative knowledge and practical insights, this book synthesizes court and privacy commissioner decisions, and commentary from leading practitioners on FIPPA and associated regulations, in a concise, easy-to-read format. This book delivers unparalleled value for lawyers, public bodies, privacy professionals, judges, professors, students, and others seeking to understand and apply FIPPA and related regulations effectively. This book combines the perspectives of two leading practitioners – a solicitor and a litigator – with deep expertise in privacy matters. Jade Buchanan is an eminent privacy and technology lawyer with extensive experience advising public bodies and their service providers on FIPPA, and Connor Bildfell is a litigator with extensive privacy law expertise both in and out of court. These complementary perspectives give readers a comprehensive view of FIPPA and its applications.Accessibly written with student-friendly writing, text boxes, and clear explanations bridging theory with practice, this book will allow readers to obtain quick, reliable answers on any FIPPA issue.