The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has released Report A-2025-047 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.
To view the Report in its entirety, please go to www.oipc.nl.ca/reports/reports/.
| Report: | A-2025-047 |
| Report Date: | November 28, 2025 |
| Public Body: | Department of Justice and Public Safety |
| Summary: | The Complainant made a request to the Department of Justice and Public Safety for records about a phone line provided by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary for accused to contact legal counsel. The Department asked the Complainant for clarification of the request and, after the request was clarified, provided a final response advising there were no responsive records The Complainant alleged the Department had improperly rejected their request, had not conducted a reasonable search for records, and had violated various provisions of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. The Commissioner found the Department had conducted a reasonable search for records and the allegations made by the Complainant were without merit. The Commissioner recommended the Department maintain its position. |
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