This resource manual is for the former act, which was in force until January 1, 2022.
Chapters 1 and 5 have been updated to reflect the current act (2022 legislative amendments). Updates to other chapters to follow.
If you require assistance, please contact the Strategy and Governance Branch at fippapolicy@gov.mb.ca.
FIPPA for Public Bodies - Resource Manual
This Resource Manual will help officials of the Manitoba government and government agencies fulfill their responsibilities under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act [called "FIPPA" or "the Act"]. It outlines the requirements of the Act and the regulations made under the Act, and recommends procedures and practices for compliance in a timely, effective, and consistent manner.
The Resource Manual reflects changes to The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act that were proclaimed on January 1, 2011.
Please contact Access to Information and Privacy staff at fippa@gov.mb.ca or 204-945-1252 if you have any questions or would like further information.
The organization of the Manual is similar to the structure of the Act:
- Overview of the FIPPA Resource Manual (PDF)
- Table of Contents (PDF)
- Foreword (PDF)
- Chapter 1 - Principles, History & Purposes of FIPPA (PDF) (Updated February 11, 2026)
- Chapter 2 - Scope of FIPPA – Who and What Falls Under FIPPA (PDF)
- Chapter 3 - Administration of FIPPA (PDF)
- Chapter 4 - Access to Records (PDF)
- Chapter 5 - Exceptions to Disclosure (PDF) (Updated January 8, 2026)
- Chapter 6 - Protection of Privacy (PDF)
- Chapter 7 - Independent Review: The Role of the Ombudsman (PDF)
- Chapter 8 - Independent Review: Complaints (PDF)
- Appendix 1 - Glossary of Terms (PDF)
