Access & Privacy Information
In 1996, the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories passed the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP Act). The Act shows the government’s commitment to open, accessible and accountable government. The ATIPP Act gives individuals a legal right to request access to information held by Northwest Territories public bodies. Information may only be withheld if it falls under one of the limited and specific exceptions set out in the Act.
The Act also provides for the correction and protection of personal information collected, used and disclosed by public bodies. It gives the individual to whom the information relates, the right to access and correct this information. It also sets the conditions for when a public body may collect, use and disclose personal information.
The Act complements other ways of obtaining government information. It is intended to be used as a last resort and does not limit or replace existing procedures for accessing government information or records.
GNWT Access and Privacy Office Services
The GNWT Access and Privacy Office is responsible for the administration of the legislation across all public bodies. The Office plays a leadership role on access and privacy in government, and provides public bodies with services and resources related to the administration of the Act.
This section provides information on how to make an access to information request, a request for correction of personal information or a request for review by the Information and Privacy Commissioner. It also provides contact information for Access and Privacy Coordinators in all public bodies covered under the ATIPP Act.
This section provides information on access and privacy training opportunities for employees working in public bodies subject to the Act. It includes information on when courses are scheduled and how to register for training. It also provides information relating to our online course, customized courses for public bodies and information on the Access and Privacy Mentorship Program.
Legislation, Regulations and Resources
This section provides information on access and privacy legislation, regulations and resources. This includes forms, public body contacts, Information and Privacy Commissioner Reports and the GNWT’s response to recommendations but the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
This section provides links to other Access and Privacy Offices in Canada and includes decisions on reviews made by the NWT Information and Privacy Commissioner.
For more information, please contact:
Access and Privacy Office
Policy and Planning Division
Department of Justice
Government of the Northwest Territories
PO Box 1320
Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Phone (867) 920-6418
Fax (867) 873-0659
Contact the Access and Privacy Coordinators/Contacts for information in other public bodies/government departments.
Last updated: May 2011
