Lunch ‘n’ Learn Webinar

Regulators Lunch 'n' Learn Webinar

Privacy for Local Governments

Privacy for Local Governments

Thursday, November 28, 2024 • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

In this webinar, Spencer Brown will provide local government professionals with guidance on handling requests for information under British Columbia’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). By understanding and applying these principles, local government bodies can navigate FIPPA requirements effectively while safeguarding privacy and managing their records responsibly.

Legal topics include:

  1. The Basics of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
  2. Do’s and Don’ts of Providing Information: Protecting Local Government Privacy
  3. Keep Counsel and Carry On: FIPPA and Privilege
  4. Authorization to disregard requests (Vexatious and Systematic Requests)
    • Section 43 of FIPPA
    • Crocker v The Information and Privacy Commissioner of BC, 1997 BCSC; Mazhero v The Information and Privacy Commissioner of BC, 1998 BCSC
    • Recent OIPC “Jurisprudence”

Webinar Presenter: Spencer Brown

Spencer Brown - Articling Student at Dominion GovLaw LLP

Spencer Brown

Spencer Brown completed his Juris Doctorate at the University of Victoria and is excited to begin his journey in regulatory compliance and public law through articling at his new home at GovLaw. When Spencer is not in the office, he enjoys pursuing his hobbies of photography and watching movies.

Dominion GovLaw LLP is a government law firm that provides compliance and enforcement advice to governmental clients.

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GovLaw has transferred most of its educational resources to the Regulators Consultancy in order to expand certification and save clients from paying PST.

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