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Extending the Time Limit for Responding

Section 7 of FIPPA provides that, subject to sections 23 and 24(1) a public body must respond to a request for records not later that 30 working days after receiving the request unless:

• the time limit is extended under section 10 if:
  • the applicant does not give enough detail to enable the public body to identify a request record, 10(1)(a);
  • a large number of records is requested or must be searched and meeting the time limit would unreasonably interfere with the operations of the public body, 10(1)(b); or
  • more time is needed to consult with a third party or other public body before the head can decide whether or not to give the applicant access to the requested records, 10(1)(c).
• the public body transfers the request to another public body under section 11;
• the public body applies under section 43 of FIPPA to the OIPC for authorization to disregard the request;
• the public body issues a fee estimate
• the applicant requests a review relating to a fee; or
• a third party requests a review.