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Short Summary
The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Provincial - Nunavut) governs the right of access to records held by public bodies in Nunavut and the protection of personal privacy. It applies to all public bodies in Nunavut and aims to make public bodies more accountable to the public while protecting personal privacy. The Act provides individuals with the right to access and request correction of personal information about themselves held by public bodies. However, there are exceptions to disclosure, including cabinet records, municipal council confidences, advice from officials, privileged information, information prejudicial to intergovernmental relations, information harmful to the conservation of heritage sites, information prejudicial to law enforcement, and information harmful to another individual’s safety. The Act also establishes procedures for review and appeal of access decisions and sets out provisions for fees and administration. Penalties for non-compliance are not specified in the document.
Whom does it apply to?
All public bodies in Nunavut
What does it govern?
Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
What are exemptions?
Exceptions include cabinet records, municipal council confidences, advice from officials, privileged information, information prejudicial to intergovernmental relations, information harmful to the conservation of heritage sites, information prejudicial to law enforcement, and information harmful to another individual's safety
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for non-compliance are not specified in the document
Jurisdiction
Nunavut