What are the responsibilities of an Access and Privacy Coordinator?
Each public body is requested, under the Access and Privacy Regulation, to appoint an employee as an Access and Privacy Coordinator who is responsible for receiving applications for access and for day-to-day administration of the Act. The Access and Privacy Coordinator manages responses to access requests and assists program areas to comply with the requirements respecting collection, use, disclosure, correction and protection of personal information. In large organizations which receive many requests, this will probably be a full-time function. As the Coordinator works closely with the lead Access and Privacy Officer, it is recommended that there be a direct reporting relationship between these two positions.
Each public body is requested, under the Access and Privacy Regulation, to appoint an employee as an Access and Privacy Coordinator who is responsible for receiving applications for access and for day-to-day administration of the Act. The Access and Privacy Coordinator manages responses to access requests and assists program areas to comply with the requirements respecting collection, use, disclosure, correction and protection of personal information. In large organizations which receive many requests, this will probably be a full-time function. As the Coordinator works closely with the lead Access and Privacy Officer, it is recommended that there be a direct reporting relationship between these two positions. The main duties of the Access and Privacy Coordinator are to: • assist applicants by explaining FIPPA process and answering questions • receive applications and coordinate the response process • contact applicants for clarification or more information if necessary • ensure time l
