Webinar

Advantage CPD: Access Requests Under MFIPPA – A Practical Guide for School Boards Webinar

Event Details

November 9, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET

Zoom Webinar

Please note registration for this event is now closed.

Fee: Complimentary

Overview

Freedom of information (FOI) coordinators responding to access requests need to balance a wide range of issues, from clarifying requests and arranging reasonable searches to preparing fee estimates, all within tight time frames. This program addresses a number of the strategic and practical considerations which go into responding to requests under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

Format

This webinar will include:

  • an in-depth presentation accompanied by slides highlighting the key issues which commonly arise in FOI access requests
  • an issue-identification flow chart to assist in analyzing requests

Audience and Learning Objectives

Participants will learn the key considerations to prepare effective and defensible access responses, including the elements of preparing a proper fee estimate or time extension and conducting a reasonable search.

This webinar will include an interactive Q&A feature. A panel discussion will be built into the last 5–10 minutes of the session to address any audience questions that are submitted. Presenters can also provide responses to missed questions after the conclusion of the seminar for interested participants.

Hicks Morley will endeavour to accommodate guests with a disability in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code guidelines and other applicable legislation. If you require any accommodations for this event, please indicate the nature of the accommodation below.

Accreditation

 

This program has been approved for 1 hour(s) of Continuing Professional Development by the Human Resources Professional Association.
For members of the Law Society of Ontario, this program is eligible for up to 1 Substantive Hour(s).

 

Practice Areas: Information, Data Security & PrivacyIndustries: School Boards