Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) protects Citizens’ personal information. It gives them the right to access and correct their records, request other records held by KDFN, and ensures KDFN staff follow rules when collecting, using, or sharing personal information (Sections 7-17).

Why did KDFN create FIPPA?

Before FIPPA, KDFN followed best practices but had no formal law. FIPPA gives KDFN the legal power to protect privacy and manage information properly (Section 1). It also supports KDFN’s self-government and aligns with laws like Yukon’s Health Information Privacy and Management Act (Section 3(2)).

How does FIPPA work?

Citizens can ask the Privacy Officer for access to or corrections of their records (Sections 19, 22). KDFN staff must follow legal rules when collecting, using, or sharing personal information (Sections 7-17). Everyone plays a part in protecting personal data and ensuring privacy.

What types of records can be requested under FIPPA?

Citizens can request access to:

Personal information: Records with contact details, employment history, education, health or safety information, and records showing eligibility for KDFN programs or services (Section 19).
Other KDFN records: Non-personal records held by KDFN, like meeting notes, reports and documents, unless exempt (Sections 20-21).

What types of records can't be requested under FIPPA?

Some records are off-limits under FIPPA, including:

Information that could harm someone’s privacy or safety.
Records related to law enforcement investigations or national security.
Information protected by exceptions under FIPPA, such as legal privileges, confidential communications, or other laws.

For more info, contact Marney at fippa.consultation@kdfn.net.

REQUEST FOR ACCESS TO RECORDS

Requestor’s contact details

This information is being collected so that the Privacy Officer can contact you for clarification about your request. All fields are mandatory.

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Organization (if applicable)

Your Email Address(Required)

Email Address Confirm Email Address

Your Phone(Required)

What information are you requesting?

Is this a request for YOUR personal information?(Required)

Date range of the information being requested(Required)

Date From(Required)

Date To(Required)

Provide detains about your request.(Required)

For example: Do you want specific types of records? Do you know the department or person who would have the information you want? Is the information you want linked to a particular event? The more information you can provide now will help speed up your request late.

How do you want to access the records?(Required)

Send me a copy by email

I would like to view original records in person

Mail a copy to:

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

Personal information is collected under sections 7(d), 19 and 20(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of responding to your access request. For further information please contact the Privacy Officer by phone at 867-633-7800 Ext. 129