Access to Information and Protection of Privacy
In 1996, the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly passed the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The Act demonstrates the government’s commitment to providing open, accessible and accountable government to the people of the Northwest Territories.
The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act gives individuals the legal right to access information held by Northwest Territories public bodies. The Act also gives individuals the right to see the information the government has about themselves and to request corrections to that information. Information may be withheld only if it falls under one of the limited and specific exceptions set out in the Act. The Act also provides for the protection of personal information collected and held by public bodies and provide for access and correction of this information by the people about whom it relates and conditions for when a public body may disclose it.
The Act complements other procedures for obtaining government information. It is intended to be used as a final option and does not limit or replace existing procedures for access to government information or records.
The Department of Justice provides the following information on Access to Information and Protection of Privacy:
- How to Make a Request for Information
- How to Request a Correction of Personal Information
- How to Request a Review
For more information, please contact:
| ATIPP Coordinator Policy, Legislation and Communications Department of Health and Social Services Government of the Northwest Territories PO Box 1320 Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9 |
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| Phone: | (867) 873-7703 |
| Fax: | (867) 873-0484 |