IRCC launches efforts to streamline and modernize access to information and privacy system

Date Announced:

May 26, 2021

Active Period:

May 26, 2021 until further notice.

Overview:

The annual number of access to information and privacy (ATIP) requests made to IRCC has increased dramatically in recent years, going from 63,333 in 2016–2017 to 132,891 in 2019–2020. IRCC now receives more requests than all other federal institutions combined, the majority of which are linked to individual case files. In the interest of openness and transparency, IRCC is adapting to these recent increases and providing an overall improved ATIP client experience by enhancing readily accessible information, offering faster response times and streamlined systems. To that end, we are announcing IRCC’s ATIP Management Action Plan.

Departments and Agencies:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Programmatic Changes

    • Immigration Category:

    Everyone

    Keywords:

    ATIP

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/05/ircc-launches-efforts-to-streamline-and-modernize-access-to-information-and-privacy-system.html

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