As a public organization, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is required to protect your privacy by law, and must comply with the provincial Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA Act).
The FIPPA Act
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) provides the public the right of access to records in the custody or under the control of UFV. Additionally, through limited exceptions to the Act, FIPPA safeguards against invasion of personal privacy and prevents unfair advantages in commercial transactions.
The FIPPA Act's five key principles
- Provides the public a right of access to records
- Gives individuals a right of access to, and a right to request corrections of, personal information about themselves
- Specifies limited exceptions to the rights of access
- Prevents the unauthorized collection, use, or disclosure of personal information
- Provides for an independent review of decisions made under the Act
Learn more about FIPPA