As a public institution, Vancouver Community College (VCC; the College) must act within the law, including the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) which governs all public bodies in British Columbia. This policy is intended to inform and help ensure College members are aware of their obligations under FOIPPA in respect to the protection of personal information in VCC's custody or control and for access to information.
The purposes of the FOIPPA include:
To fulfill these purposes, the FOIPPA gives individuals the right to request access to records in VCC's custody or control. The FOIPPA also places statutory obligations and limitations on VCC's collection, use, disclosure, accuracy, retention and security of personal information in its custody and control.
Further information about the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the process for submitting access requests is available online at http://www.gov.bc.ca/citz/iao/foi/index.html.
This policy applies to all College members, including VCC employees (part-time, full-time, term, and temporary), Board members, service providers, volunteers, and researchers. Throughout this policy the terms “College members” and “employees” will be used interchangeably.
NOTE: the FOIPPA contains many defined terms. VCC interprets this Policy and Procedures in compliance with the definitions provided in the Act. Further information about the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the process for submitting requests is available online at http://www.gov.bc.ca/citz/iao/foi/index.html.