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The document is the 'Access to Information and Privacy Process and Compliance Manual' prepared by the ATIP Unit of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. It outlines the procedures, responsibilities, and guidelines for processing requests under the Access to Information Act (ATIA) and the Privacy Act (PA). The manual emphasizes the importance of transparency, accountability, and proper management of personal information within government institutions. It includes detailed instructions on handling requests, roles of employees, timelines for responses, exemptions, and privacy violations. The document serves as a comprehensive resource for OPC employees to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

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What is the access to information and Privacy Act in Canada?

Access to Information Act and Privacy Acts. The Access to Information Act (ATIA) gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents, individuals present in Canada, and corporations located in Canada the right to have access to information in federal government records that are not of a personal nature.

Who is responsible for saving email messages that meet the definition of an information asset?

The email message originator is generally responsible for saving the information of business value to a corporate repository. The email message recipient is responsible for saving email messages of business value received from outside the department or agency to a corporate repository.

Who is responsible for protecting an information asset?

The Information Asset Owner (IAO) is responsible for ensuring that specific information assets are handled and managed appropriately. This means making sure that information assets are properly protected and that their value to the organisation is fully exploited. Performing the role well brings significant benefits.

What is the purpose of the ATIP?

About the laws The purpose of the Access to Information Act is to provide Canadian citizens, permanent residents and any person present in Canada, the right of access to information contained in government records, subject to certain specific and limited exceptions.