Office of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner. Guide to LA FOIP, Chapter 4, Exemptions from the Right of Access. Updated 24 July 2025. 215 • Why did the local authority decide not to disclose pursuant to subsection 18(3) of LA FOIP. • Did the local authority consider the purposes of LA FOIP in its decision. For example, that it: o Provides for the right of access; o Local authority information should be available to the public; and o Necessary exemptions should be limited and specific. • Did the local authority consider: o The value of public education with respect to the subject matter of the information. o Public confidence in regulatory, enforcement or investigatory systems. o Need for public awareness of successes or failures of regulatory enforcement or investigatory systems. o The need for public awareness of legislative or regulatory gaps or inadequacies in the areas of public health, safety, or environmental protection. • Were the interests of all groups interested in disclosure of the information considered. o How. • What is the danger of further disclosure. • Was the decision not to apply subsection 18(3) of LA FOIP based in part on a fear of public confusion. o If so, what would give rise to or cause the confusion. • Could the local authority take measures to reduce or eliminate the dangers. o Are there public relations measures. o Are there explanations that can be given. o Why could no other measures be taken. • Could the third party take measures (with respect to subsection 18(1) of LA FOIP information) that could reduce the impact on them of disclosure. o What measures. o Why could no measures be taken.
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