Access to information
Find information online
Most of the information you can request is already available on the website:
- annual reports
- audited financial reports
- committee reports
- disciplinary outcomes
- corporate policies
- practice standards and professional guidelines for registrants
- registrant directory
You may submit a freedom of information (FOI) request if what you’re looking for is not on our website.
Request information
General FOI requests require payment
For FOI requests for your own personal information, there are no application or processing fees.
For general FOI requests, a $10 non-refundable application fee is required. Processing fees may also apply where applicable. Your request will not be processed until payment is received.
Make a request online or by mail or fax
Personal information provided on this form is collected under the authority of section 26(c) of . The information will be used to respond to your request.
We accept credit card, cheque, money order
Paying with credit card
Credit card authorization form
Paying with personal cheque or money order from a Canadian bank
- payable to: College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
- include your file number (if available)
- mail together with the request form
Mail or fax completed forms to the College
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
Attn: Records, information and Privacy
300–669 Howe Street
Vancouver BC V6C 0B4
Canada
Fax
604-733-3503
Exceptions to what we can disclose
In most cases, you’ll receive the record(s) you requested; however, the College is unable to disclose certain types of information.
The exceptions to disclosure are listed in .
What to expect after making a request
FIPPA requires us to respond within 30 business days of receiving an FOI request. We may extend that time if your request is especially complicated.
We may withhold information under exceptions in .
How we protect your personal information
We are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect, use and disclose personal information in accordance with the Health Professions Act, College Bylaws and FIPPA.
Information in the College’s custody or control is managed in a manner that complies with FIPPA.
FOI process complaint
If you have a complaint about our FOI process, you may submit it to:
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
PO Box 9038, Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9A4