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Why Should I Attend?
Attention New Brunswick Delegates!!
In June 2008, a new Access to Information and Protection of Privacy bill was tabled by the New Brunswick Government, proposing changes to the current access and privacy legislation. After going through the Law Amendments Committee and receiving various recommendations and proposals, a revised bill will be introduced to the Legislative Assembly this spring. Amongst the changes from the current legislation is the inclusion of school districts, additional provincial agencies, boards and commissions, universities, municipalities and other municipal organizations. Starting in Fall 2009, the new Act will be in force for those public bodies to which the Right to Information Act now applies. Over the next 18 to 24 months, the Act will be phased-in as it applies to the public bodies not currently covered by access and privacy legislation.
This year's conference has been streamlined to offer more isolated sessions geared towards the areas you have wanted to explore and study. This has also allowed us to offer the event at a more reasonable price, and over the span of only one day; cutting down travel costs and time away from your organization.
In the face of increasing trends towards open government(s) and new legislations, the Maritime Access & Privacy community will be encountering many new changes. Therefore, "Exploring the Information and Privacy Landscape" in a new light is essential for this community to move forward.
With over 15 available sessions carefully slotted into several themed streams, this event is designed for individuals in the public or private sector who deal with Access to Information & Privacy issues. We strongly encourage you to join us this June if your work involves access, privacy, information and information technology, human resources, communications, policy development, records management or design of new government programs.