Guide to FOIP-Chapter 6

Office of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner. Guide to FOIP, Chapter 6, Protection of Privacy. Updated 27 February 2023. 309 (3) Within the period of extension, the head shall give written notice to the applicant in accordance with section 7. For guidance on applying section 12, see Guide to FOIP, Chapter 3: “Access to Records”, Section 12 IPC Findings As of the issuing of this Chapter, the Commissioner has not considered this provision in a Report yet. This section will be updated accordingly when it is considered. SECTION 49: APPLICATION FOR REVIEW There are several provisions under section 49(1) of FOIP for which an applicant or individual may request a review or investigation by the Commissioner. As Chapter 6 focuses on privacy of personal information, only those provision relevant have been reproduced here. For more on section 49, see Guide to FOIP, Chapter 3: “Access to Records”, Section 49. Subsection 49(1)(a.4): Privacy complaints Application for review 49(1) Where: … (a.4) an individual believes that his or her personal information has not been collected, used or disclosed in accordance with this Act or the regulations; … the applicant or individual may apply in the prescribed form and manner to the commissioner for a review of the matter. Subsection 49(1)(a.4) of FOIP provides that an individual can request a review if the individual believes that his or her personal information has not been collected, used or disclosed in accordance with FOIP or The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Regulations.

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