The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Office oversees the implementation and coordination of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This legislation is designed to create a culture of openness and accountability in the public sector while protecting the personal information of citizens and commercially sensitive information of businesses.
It applies to all public bodies (defined in the ATIPP Act), including government departments, agencies, health boards, school boards and municipalities. The ATIPP Act does not apply to the private sector.
The purpose of the ATIPP Act is
- to provide the public with the right of access to records; and
- to protect the privacy of individuals whose personal information is collected, used and disclosed by public bodies.
The ATIPP Act came into force on January 17, 2005 with the exception of Part IV (protection of privacy provisions) of the Act. The protection of privacy provisions came into force on January 16, 2008. As required by the legislation, the ATIPP Act was reviewed in 2010. The Act was subsequently amended in 2012 and the new provisions came into force on June 27, 2012.
The ATIPP Act is required to be reviewed every five years. On March 18, 2014, a three-person independent review committee was appointed to undertake the statutory review, including the June 2012 amendments. The ATIPP Act, 2015 came into force on June 1, 2015 replacing the previous Act.
Municipal ATIPP Training Schedule Spring 2026
The ATIPP Office regularly provides training to elected municipal officials and municipal staff.
ATIPP Office is offering a number of virtual training sessions – please check back for schedule updates.
Module 5 – ATIPP – Extension of Training Sessions
Module 5 training is mandatory for new and re-elected municipal officials. If you are an elected municipal official, or a municipal staff member who requires ATIPP training, please see the schedule below and select the session for which you would like to register. If you have any questions related to this training, please email municipalatipp@gov.nl.ca.
This module provides essential guidance on ATIPP and outlines the key roles, responsibilities, and legal obligations of municipal Councillors.
Below is the upcoming schedule for Module 5 – ATIPP. These sessions will be offered virtually via Teams. A link is provided adjacent to the training session date that will take you directly to the training sessions to register. When you register, you will receive a confirmation of registration.
May 5, 2026 6 pm – 9 pm NST Registration Link
May 20, 2026 6 pm – 9pm NST Registration Link
Additional training options will be available soon—please check back regularly for updates.
Municipal ATIPP Coordinator Training
ATIPP Coordinator training will provide essential guidance on ATIPP responsibilities for municipal coordinators.
This virtual training is essential for new ATIPP Coordinators and serves as a refresher for those who have completed the training but may not handle frequent ATIPP requests.
This training includes two half-day sessions. Please register for Day 1 and Day 2 of both AM sessions (Group 1) or both PM sessions (Group 2).
Please register for either
Training Group 1 Registration Details (Please Register for both Morning Sessions)
May 12, 2026 9 am – 12:30 pm NST Group 1, Day 1 Registration Link
May 13, 2026 9 am – 12:30 pm NST Group 1, Day 2 Registration Link
Or
Training Group 2 Registration Details (Please Register for both Afternoon Sessions)
May 12, 2026 1 pm – 4:30pm NST – Group 2, Day 1 Registration Link
May 13, 2026 1 pm – 4:30pm NST – Group 2, Day 2 Registration Link
