The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) came into effect on January 1, 1991. The legislation provides access to information rights balanced with privacy protection. It applies to all municipalities in Ontario and to various other local government institutions including the Library Board, Public Health Board and Public Utilities Commission.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent promotes open government and fosters an organizational structure that advances the fundamental principles of MFIPPA:
- Information (general records) should be available to the public.
- Individuals should have access to their personal information.
- Exemptions to access should be limited and specific.
- Institutions should protect the privacy of individuals with respect to personal information held by institutions.
For more detailed information about MFIPPA, visit the
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) website.
For general public inquiries about MFIPPA, please email ckfoi@chatham-kent.ca.
