Independent Statutory Review Committee
Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Newfoundland and Labrador
The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, SNL2002, c. A-1.1 (ATIPPA) came into force on January 17, 2005, with the exception of Part IV (Protection of Privacy) which was subsequently proclaimed on January 16, 2008. Pursuant to section 74 of the ATIPPA, the Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement is required to refer the legislation to a committee for a review after the expiration of not more than five years after its coming into force and every five years thereafter. The first legislative review of ATIPPA commenced in 2010 and resulted in amendments that came into force on June 27, 2012. The current review constitutes the second statutory review of this legislation.
The Committee will complete an independent, comprehensive review of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, including amendments made as a result of Bill 29, and provide recommendations arising from the review to the Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement (the Minister), Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. This review will be conducted in an open, transparent and respectful manner and will engage citizens and stakeholders in a meaningful way. Protection of personal privacy will be assured.
2.1 The Committee will conduct a comprehensive review of the provisions and operations of the Act which will include, but not be limited to, the following:
2.2 Consideration of standards and leading practices in other jurisdictions:
3.1 For the purpose of receiving representations from individuals and stakeholders, the Committee may hold such hearings in such places and at such times as the Committee deems necessary to hear representations from those persons or entities who, in response to invitations published by the Committee, indicate in writing a desire to make a representation to the Committee, and make such other arrangements as the Committee deems necessary to ensure that it will have all of the information necessary for it to fully respond to the requirements of these terms of reference.
3.2 The Committee may arrange for such accommodation, administrative assistance, legal and other assistance as the Committee deems necessary for the proper conduct of the review.
The Committee will prepare a final report for submission to the Minister. The report will include: