Can access to a record be denied under the Act because the requester already has a copy of the requested record?
NO, the Act provides a general right of access and there is no provision for refusal of access on the basis that the requester already has a copy of the record. Sometimes it is possible to negotiate with an applicant in these circumstances if it would reduce the cost of the request of the amount of information being released. If such requests become repetitious or systematic and legitimately interfere with the operations of Mount Royal or amount to an abuse of the right of access, the Commissioner can be asked to look at the case. The Commissioner has the power under Section 54 to grant permission to disregard such requests.
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