The Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RTIPPA) is a law that gives people the right to request access to records held by public bodies, including local government organizations. It also protects personal information by setting rules for how that information is collected, used, and shared.

RTIPPA Act: https://laws.gnb.ca/en/ShowPdf/cs/R-10.6.pdf

When to Use RTIPPA

RTIPPA should be used as a last option. Before submitting a request, you should first:

• Contact the public body directly to ask for the information, or
• Check the organization’s website, where many reports and documents are already available.

If you are unable to get the information through these methods, you may then make a formal request under RTIPPA.

You must include the following in your request :

• A description of what you are looking for, including the subject-matter of your request and the time, place and nature of the event. Please be as specific as possible, as this will better enable the relevant records to be identified;
• Any file number, if known;
• Your name and mailing address;
• Your e-mail address, if any;
• A telephone number where you can be reached;
• The date of the request;
• That your request is being made as a request for access to a record under the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
• The name of the business organization on behalf of which you are making the request, if any

What Information Can Be Requested

You must include the following in your request :

• A description of what you are looking for, including the subject-matter of your request and the time, place and nature of the event. Please be as specific as possible, as this will better enable the relevant records to be identified;
• Any file number, if known;
• Your name and mailing address;
• Your e-mail address, if any;
• A telephone number where you can be reached;
• The date of the request;
• That your request is being made as a request for access to a record under the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
• The name of the business organization on behalf of which you are making the request, if any

Under RTIPPA, you can request:

• Records that are in the custody or control of a public body, and
• Your own personal information held by that organization.

However, not all records can be released. Some information may be withheld if:

• It is protected by confidentiality rules,
• It is exempt under the Act, or
• The request is considered frivolous or vexatious.

Response Time

Public bodies are required to respond to RTIPPA requests within 30 business days of receiving them. If a request is complex and needs more time, you will be notified within that 30‑day period.

Submitting a Request

Individuals who wish to access Police Force files or records must complete the appropriate RTIPPA request form online below.