Did the requested records contain “personal information” under section 19(1) ATIA?
The information sought regarding the four RCMP members is “information about an identifiable individual”, and therefore “personal information” within the meaning of s. 3 PA. There is also no doubt that the requested information relates to employment history and falls within the scope of s. 3 (b) of the definition of “personal information” . The information requested is exactly the type of information that a reasonable person in a working environment would likely characterize as employment history. • If so, is the information excluded from the definition under paragraph 3(j) PA? • This information falls under the exemption provided in paragraph. 3(j) exception for “personal information”. Paragraph 3(j) PA is retroactive in nature and there is no reason to impose a time restriction on its scope. The list of examples provided in para. 3(j) is not exhaustive and certainly does not limit the application of the introductory paragraph to the current position held by an employee or to the last
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