標題: particularly media requesters 99 [打印本頁] 作者: xubfrnjq 時間: 2016-2-26 04:06 標題: particularly media requesters 99
BC Ferries Fee Waiver Emails
Eamer Goult:I am writing you as a result of two letter dated Oct.21 you sent us assessing fees in relation toFreedom of real information requests I made to Before christ Ferries. Specifically, $75.26 for 2010 006 and $112.90or 2010 008. I have hooked up both fee estimate correspondence to this email as a PDF. I am not requesting a fee waiver depending on my inability to pay. That may help you in assessingmy request for a fee waiver, I've got made my argument utilizing the two step manner indicated by theOffice of the Information and also Privacy Commissioner in Order 01 24:STEP ONE: Do the records depend on a matter of public interest?(any) Is there evidence that the theme of the records has been a a few recent public debate?B . c . Ferries coming back under Mobility of Information legislation for the first time because 2003 hasbeen a subject of attention since the government announced the idea over the summer. Specifically, BCFerries' uncommon policy of publishing virtually all records released under FOI along with its hard line on charges hasreceived extensive media attention. This Vancouver Sun ran a complete page article on the matter in its Oct.
All of the insurance coverage has questioned whether Bc Ferries' stated reason for imposing the insurance policy increased transparency is correct or whether the particular ferry corporation is actually trying to discouragerequesters, particularly media requesters, by posting information on FOI requests online. The particular emailsand other correspondence requested within these two FOI requests may help to remedy those questions.(b) Does the subject of the records relate to the environment, public health or safety or any other matterof public curiosity?Transparency is a fundamental importance of good governance. The data in question will shed light-weight onwhether BC Ferries is truly committed to openness or if it trying to frustrate requesters and make itselfless accountable towards the public.(c) Is there proof that use or dissemination of the records would yield a public benefit by. There is no individual interestinvolved in this request.(b) Is definitely the applicant able to disseminate the Mbt Australia Pty Ltd info to the public?As a staff members reporter with The Vancouver Sunrays, I am able to publish articles containing any newsworthyinformation these records contain.
