FOI Workshop Session 3: Discretionary Exceptions to Disclosure

This session will provide a review of discretionary exceptions to disclosure, including, policy advice, records of in-camera meetings & legal advice exceptions to disclosure (s. 13 and s. 14).

This is a hands-on session. Attendees will learn:

• What factors should be considered when deciding to release certain information
• Handling notes and deliberations from in-camera meetings and
• Practical ways of handling certain types of records, including document drafts and communications containing legal advice.

Attendees will participate in mock redaction exercises so that they can practice applying the knowledge imparted in this session.

FOI Workshop – FIPPA Stream Webinar Series

This session is part of an interactive intensive webinar series with Suzanne Kennedy and Michela Fiorido and is designed to provide public sector FOI officers, HR professionals, privacy officers and members of management with the confidence and tools they need to respond to access to information requests appropriately and effectively and in compliance with the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).

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This webinar will be redeemable for 2 continuing professional development (CPD) hours through the Chartered Professional in Human Resources of British Columbia and Yukon (CPHR). You can also claim CPD credits with the Law Society of BC.

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