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ABOUT US
We promote the Canadian interest and fulfill the obligations of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in faithfully implementing Canada's Access to Information Act and Privacy Act.
The Departmental Coordinator of Access to Information and Privacy is accountable for the development, coordination and implementation of effective policies, guidelines, systems and procedures to enable appropriate processing of requests under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act, and proper disclosure of information.
Overview of the Access to Information and Privacy Secretariat's responsibilities.
ACCESS TO INFORMATION
The Access to Information Act (Department of Justice)
Need Help using the Access to Information Act? We've included an Information Brochure that might help you in your preparation of an Access to Information Request.
Info Source is an excellent research tool. It is a compilation of all classes of records held by a federal institution and is updated annually.
The Treasury Board's Access to Information Manual
PRIVACY
The Privacy Act (Department of Justice)
Need Help using the Privacy Act? We've included an Information Brochure that might help you in your preparation of an Access to Information Request.
Info Source - Sources of Federal Employee Information, is available to assist current or former federal employees to locate their personal information.
The Treasury Board's Privacy and Data Protection Manual
HOW TO SUBMIT A REQUEST
While request forms exist for the submission of both access to information and privacy requests, using these forms is not essential. Usually, a straightforward letter clearly explaining what records you seek is sufficient.
Access to information requests must be accompanied by a $5.00 application fee, through a cheque or money order made payable to the Receiver General for Canada. We also accept any major credit cards.
Privacy requests do not require any fees but we do ask for an original signature.
Requests (Access or Privacy) should be directed to:
Mr. Gary Lacey, Director
Access to Information and Privacy Secretariat
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Centennial Building
200 Kent Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1A 0E6Office: (613) 993-2937
Facsimile: (613) 998-1173
If you have any questions as to whether or not we might have the information you seek or would like to answers to matters pertaining to the Access to Information and Privacy Acts please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone or e-mail.
ANNUAL REPORTS
Annual Report to Parliament 2000-2001 (to be posted shortly)
RELATED LINKS
Annotated Access to Information Act
Department of Justice - Access to Information and Privacy Site
CONTACT US
If you have any questions pertaining to the Access to Information and/or Privacy Acts or any other ATIP related matter please do not hesitate to contact any of our knowledgeable staff by following the link below.