Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) helps promote good municipal government by balancing the following principles:

Freedom of Information (FOI)

  • The public has the right to access government information.
  • Whenever possible, information held by the District of Sicamous should be available to the public.

Protection of Privacy (POP)

  • Individuals have the right to have their personal information protected.
  • The District of Sicamous should not improperly collect or disclose personal information.