This resource manual is for the former act, which was in force until January 1, 2022. A new resource manual is being created for the current act. If you require assistance, please contact Access to Information and Privacy staff at 204-945-1252 or fippa@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)
• 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)
• 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)