The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) has been in effect since January 1, 1991. This legislation regulates and controls the information that is made available to the public. The Act not only provides rights to the public to gain access to Municipal records, but also protects the privacy of individuals. There is a general right of access to records under MFIPPA, however, this right is subject to the application of exemptions that may apply to records.

A decision by a municipal government, agency, board or commission to deny access to certain types of information can be appealed to the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario (IPC/O).

The Act also provides a privacy protection scheme relating to the collection, use, disclosure and retention of personal information in the custody and/or control of municipal governments.

Public Access to Information

The Township Clerk's Office, located at 7 Milne Street, Minden ON, K0M 2K0, is the official point of contact for those wishing to make a formal written request for access to information held by the Township of Minden Hills, or to request a correction to a record(s) containing their own personal information.  The Clerk's Office can direct any questions or concerns relating to privacy issues.

A completed access request form together with the accompanying fee may be mailed to the above location, for processing. When sending requests by mail please enclose a cheque which is made payable to the Township of Minden Hills.

Be sure to describe, in detail, the types of records which you are requesting access to under the Act. The general time limit for responding to access requests is 30 days.

Freedom of Information Application Form

Fees

How to Make a Privacy Complaint

Individuals wishing to make a privacy complaint should contact the Commissioner at:

Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ontario

2 Bloor Street, East, Suite 1400
Toronto, ON, M5W 1A8
Telephone: 416-326-3333
Toll Free: 1-800-387-0073
Fax: 416-325-9195
Website: www.ipc.on.ca
E-mail: commissioner@ipc.on.ca

Access and Privacy Office

I&IT Strategy, Policy, Planning and Management Branch
Office of the Corporate Chief Strategist
Management Board Secretariat
5th Floor, Ferguson Block, 77 Wellesley Street West
Toronto, ON M7A 1N3
Telephone: 416-327-2187
Fax: 416-327-2190