Highways and Public Works

Department Overview

This law:

Guarantees you access to Yukon Government records with limited exceptions;
Guarantees you access to your own personal information in Yukon Government records;
Gives you the right to ask for corrections to your own personal information in Yukon Government records, if it is not accurate.

This law also:

Prevents other people from seeing information about you without your permission;
Prevents your personal information from being collected, used or made public without authorization;
Provides for an independent review of decisions about disclosure of information, possible violation of individual privacy, correction of personal information, extension of response time and waiver of fees.

The Act applies to all Public Bodies, that is, all the departments, corporations and agencies of Yukon Government;
It does not apply to the Yukon Legislative Assembly, Yukon courts, Yukon College, Yukon Hospital Corporation, and some boards and committees (including boards and committees established under Land Claims legislation).

Rarely. We believe in:

When you need information, contact the appropriate government department or agency to make a request.

Personal information about you;
Files, letters, agreements, microforms and computer records dealing with all aspects of government operations.

Certain types of records are protected such as:

Personal information about other individuals;
Information that could cause a person or a government body to make or lose money;
Information that could be a threat to public safety;
Information that could interfere with law enforcement;
Cabinet records for up to 15 years.

Within 30 days of the receipt of your request, in most cases;
More than 30 days if:
- a third party is affected by your request; or
- your request is not clear or requires additional search or preparation time.
You will be notified of any delay.

If your application is refused or partly refused, you can:

Request a review of the decision from the Information and Privacy Commissioner, who will make a recommendation to the government;
Appeal to the Yukon Supreme Court if you do not agree with the Commissioner's recommendation or it is not accepted by the government. The Court can order the release of information if it rules in your favour.

No charge for applying for information;
You will be charged for:
- search and preparation time longer than 3 hours;
- making copies of records;
- you may request a waiver of fees if paying all or part of the fees would be an undue financial burden for you.
You will be given an estimate of the cost in advance.

Ask to see your personal information;
Apply in writing using the Request for Correction of Personal Information Form ( 539KB) to have the information changed if you believe there are errors;
Your changes will be added to the record; and
Others who have seen your records will be informed of the new information.

For application forms, assistance or further information, you can contact the ATIPP Office by:

Calling:	(867) 393-7031 Toll free (in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408 local 7031
Sending a fax to:	(867) 393-6916
Writing to:	ATIPP Office (W-10) Department of Highways and Public Works Yukon Government P.O. Box 2703 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6
Visiting:	Lower floor of the Yukon Government Administration Building (2071 - 2nd Avenue in Whitehorse)
Email:	atipp@gov.yk.ca