How to Make a Request for Information
For information that is not normally available from a
public body, a request can be made under the Act. A request
must be made in writing. The request can be made using the
Request for Access
to Information form provided or by writing a letter to the public body. If
you are writing a letter, please indicate that you are
making the request under the Access to Information and
Protection of Privacy Act.
How to Request Access to Information held by Public
Bodies:
Identify the information that you want to access. Be as
specific as possible. If you
are not sure what records you
want to access, contact the Access and Privacy
Coordinator/Contact
of the appropriate public body for assistance.Provide your name, address, and a telephone number where
the Coordinator can
contact you with any questions about the
request.Sign the request form or letter.Send the completed request form or letter and the initial
fee (if required) to the
Coordinator of the public body most
likely to have the information. The mailing
address is given
in this directory.
If you are not sure that you have the correct public body,
call the Coordinator and check first. If you send the
request to the wrong public body, the Coordinator will have
to transfer the request to the public body that has the
records, resulting in a delay.
Public bodies must respond to your request within 30 days of
receiving it if they can. In some cases, they may need more
time to process your request and will advise you of when the
response will be provided.
A fee will be charged for requests for information that is
not your own personal information. When an initial fee is
required, it must be paid before the request will be
processed. If there are additional fees, you will be
informed of the estimated cost, and you must advise the
public body whether or not you want to proceed with the
request. Refer to the
current fee schedule or
contact the Coordinator for the amount charged.
If you are requesting your own personal information, there
may be a charge for producing the copies.
Request
for Access to Information Form
For more information, please contact:
Records and Access Co-ordinator
Policy and Planning Division
Department of Justice
Government of the Northwest Territories
PO Box 1320
Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
(867) 920-6418
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