Fundamentals of Privacy and Freedom of Information in Canada provides a clear and succinct statement of the law relating to privacy and freedom of information under both federal and provincial statutes.
Written by Canadian experts in the field, it outlines the purposes behind access and privacy rights, key definitions in the statutes, and an overview of the federal and provincial administrative regimes.
The authors then canvass all the major issues relating to freedom of information, protection of privacy in the public sector, protection of privacy in the private sector, and review rights and procedure. For those looking for a concise statement of the laws relating to privacy and freedom of information throughout Canada, this is an ideal, easy-to-navigate resource. It includes cross-references to the Canadian abridgment's classification scheme, thus enabling quick access to a comprehensive survey of case law and tribunal decisions for those with access to that service. This updated title is based on the Privacy and Freedom of Information title in the Canadian Encyclopedic Digest, Fourth Edition.
New to this edition are the following noteworthy decisions
Fundamentals of Privacy and Freedom of Information in Canada provides a clear and succinct statement of the law relating to privacy and freedom of information under both federal and provincial statutes.
Written by Canadian experts in the field, it outlines the purposes behind access and privacy rights, key definitions in the statutes, and an overview of the federal and provincial administrative regimes.
The authors then canvass all the major issues relating to freedom of information, protection of privacy in the public sector, protection of privacy in the private sector, and review rights and procedure. For those looking for a concise statement of the laws relating to privacy and freedom of information throughout Canada, this is an ideal, easy-to-navigate resource. It includes cross-references to the Canadian abridgment's classification scheme, thus enabling quick access to a comprehensive survey of case law and tribunal decisions for those with access to that service. This updated title is based on the Privacy and Freedom of Information title in the Canadian Encyclopedic Digest, Fourth Edition.
New to this edition are the following noteworthy decisions