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Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Presentation to Independent Statutory Review Committee
June 25, 2014
Vaughn Hammond; Director of Provincial Affairs, NL
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Overview
Section 27
Parts V and VI
ATIPPA Regulations
Implications for small business
Transparency and accountability
Recommendations
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Section 27
Changes made it easier to refuse information with no reason provided
Different test to be met
Same standard of proof under amended section
“Reasonable expectation of possible harm”
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Parts V and VI
Lengthy process that may hinder pursuit of information
Requires substantial human and financial resources
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ATIPPA Regulations
Need to find a way to reduce the number of exceptions
Currently 24 pieces of legislation that have separate confidentiality clauses
The various Acts treat confidentiality somewhat differently
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Transparency and Accountability
Internal procedures exist and assurances needed that they are followed
Government bodies have a responsibility to disclose what they spend on goods and services
Dealing with public sector is a “cost of doing business”
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Implications for small business
Clarity in the rules and legislation
Reasonable expectation that transactions with government bodies will be made public
A difference exists between lower valued contracts and higher valued contracts
Not an easy process to navigate
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Recommendations
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Revisit the section 27 exemptions and the applicable test
Re-consider the number of legislative exceptions provided in the regulations
Ensure an appropriate balance of government accountability and business practice
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Discussion / Questions