Department of Natural Resources
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Act provides a formal process to obtain access to records under the control of the provincial government, while protecting the privacy of individuals who do not want their personal information made public. The Act strives for balance between an individual’s right to know and an individual’s right to privacy.

For enquiries about the FOIPOP Act in relation to this department, contact the FOIPOP Administrator at 424-1580 or at dnr_foipop@gov.ns.ca.

Additional information regarding the FOIPOP Act and related processes can be found on the Department of Justice’s Website at http://www.gov.ns.ca/just/Divisions/IM/FOIPOP/foisvcs.asp.

Forms

• Application for Access to a Record
  
• Other FOIPOP Forms

• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Act
  
• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Regulations
  

Routine Access Policy

The Routine Access Policy is designed to provide persons with an opportunity to obtain certain categories of records without requiring a formal application under the FOIPOP Act. Those records which are eligible are described in Schedule B of the policy.

Related Links

• Personal Information International Disclosure Protection (PIIDP) Act
• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Review Office