Office of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner. Guide to LA FOIP, Chapter 6, Protection of Privacy. Updated 27 February 2023. 139 Section 25: Manner of Collection Manner of collection 25(1) A local authority shall, where reasonably practicable, collect personal information directly from the individual to whom it relates. (2) A local authority that collects personal information that is required by subsection (1) to be collected directly from an individual shall, where reasonably practicable, inform the individual of the purpose for which the information is collected. (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply where compliance with them might result in the collection of inaccurate information or defeat the purpose or prejudice the use for which the information is collected. Subsection 25(1): Direct Collection Manner of collection 25(1) A local authority shall, where reasonably practicable, collect personal information directly from the individual to whom it relates. Subsection 25(1) of LA FOIP requires that a local authority shall, where reasonably practicable, collect personal information directly from the subject individual. Only one exception is provided for at subsection 25(3) of LA FOIP. Collection means to bring or come together; assemble; accumulate; obtain personal information from any source by any means.384 Reasonably practicable: Reasonable means fair, proper or moderate under the circumstances, sensible.385 384 SK OIPC 2009-2010 Annual Report at Appendix 1, Definitions at p. 53. See also British Columbia Government Services, FOIPPA Policy Definitions at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/services-for-government/policiesprocedures/foippa-manual/policy-definitions. Accessed April 23, 2020. 385 Garner, Bryan A., 2009. Black’s Law Dictionary, Deluxe 10th Edition. St. Paul, Minn.: West Group at p. 1456.
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