Supporting Organizations

Office of the ATIPP Coordinator

The ATIPP Office is located in the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice has been assigned with the responsibility for the overall administration and coordination of the ATIPPA, which will involve the provision of support and leadership in the interpretation and application of the legislation. In order to help facilitate this mandate, the Department has established an Access to Information and Protection of Privacy (ATIPP) Office. While each public body is required to designate an access coordinator to process and respond to individual access requests, the ATIPP Office is responsible for ensuring that the ATIPPA is properly implemented and that it is administered on a consistent and efficient basis.

This new legislative regime has been designed to create a culture of openness and accountability in the public sector. Government and the ATIPP Office are committed to promoting this new culture and making this initiative a success.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for Newfoundland & Labrador

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner is an independent office of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Office is responsible for protecting and upholding access to information and protection of privacy rights under the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPPA). The Office will investigate and mediate complaints, as well as make recommendations to government departments and agencies, boards and municipalities.

Memorial University Information Access and Protection of Privacy Office

Memorial’s IAPP Office assists the university community in complying with the provincial Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable privacy legislation. The IAPP Office offers advice, develops access and privacy policy, procedures and best practices, and offers education and training to employees and other members of the Memorial community.

Requests under ATIPPA, e.g., general and personal information requests and requests for correction of personal information, are handled at the IAPP Office.

Memorial is the largest university in Atlantic Canada, offering more than 100 degree programs to a student population of 17,000.

CAPAPA

CAPAPA is Canada’s leading national association representing Privacy and Access Professionals in the private sector and at all levels of the public sectors. Founded in 2002, CAPAPA is Canada’s voice of access and privacy and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the independent autonomy of Canada’s access and privacy community.

CAPAPA is an independent, member-based and non-profit NGO dedicated to advancing and increasing awareness of privacy and information access in Canada.

CAPAPA provides the only substantive Professional Certification for Access and Privacy Professionals in Canada; defined the National Competency Standards for Access and Privacy; and provides accreditation of training programs related to Access and Privacy.

 Newfoundland and Labrador Health Information Management Association (NLHIMA)

The Newfoundland and Labrador Health Information Management Association (NLHIMA) is a not-for-profit professional organization of health information professionals trained in the collection, analysis and management of health information.

• To promote the expertise of NLHIMA members as leaders in health information management to support clinical, financial and management decisions in the health sector.
• To enhance the image of the profession as leaders in the area of data integrity, privacy and confidentiality, health information access and disclosure.
• To encourage and support the professional development of members of the NLHIMA.

Professional Municipal Administrators (PMA)

"Professional Municipal Administrators (PMA) is Newfoundland and Labrador's expert organization on municipal management matters. The organization is composed of municipal administrators such as Mangers, Clerks, Chief Administrative Officers and Department Heads who are committed to improving the quality of administration in local government.

PMA is committed to providing information, professional development and training, improved communication, resources and professional support to municipal administrators as a means to increase the knowledge of its membership and the overall effectiveness of local government in our province."

Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (NLASLPA)

The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (NLASLPA) is a not-for-profit association which represents over 100 Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Audiologists (AUDs) in Newfoundland and Labrador. Through the work of its Executive and Committees, NLASLPA

• supports the professional needs of its members, including continuing education and representation in national organizations
• champions the interests of those who require speech, language, swallowing, and hearing services
• promotes awareness of how SLPS and AUDs contribute to the well-being of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians living with communication and swallowing disorder

Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Optometrists

We offer eyecare & eyewear information for patients, as well as providing an online resource for Doctors of Optometry and other health care providers.A Doctor of Optometry (optometrist) is an independent health care provider, who specializes in the examination, diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures, as well as the diagnosis of related systemic conditions.

Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses' Union

The Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses' Union is a trade union representing over 5,000 Registered Nurses working in hospitals, long-term care, community, education and research. Led by nurses and inspired by nurses, NLNU works to protect the rights of nurses, to ensure fair and equitable working conditions, to advocate for the delivery of high quality heath care, and to promote a publicly funded, publicly delivered health care system.

Municipalities Newfoundland & Labrador

Municipalities Newfoundland & Labrador was formed in 1951 as an umbrella organization mandated to represent municipal government interests, and as a vehicle for municipal leaders to share information and resources. MNL represents the 281 cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador that service 89 per cent of the population and their more than 2,000 leaders.

Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (ARNNL)

ARNNL is the regulatory body and professional organization representing all Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners in the province. In pursuit of its vision, Excellence in Nursing, ARNNL exists so there will be public protection, quality health care, and healthy public policy.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Health Information Management Association (NLHIMA)

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Boards Association 

Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PANL)

The Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PANL) is a non-profit professional association representing more than 600 pharmacists across Newfoundland and Labrador—we aspire to be the united voice of pharmacists in this province.
We are dedicated to advancing the social, economic and professional well being of pharmacists and as a proactive, united professional association we advocate for the pharmacist as an integral health care team member and a leader in providing high quality health services.

Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries

With 96 locations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and knowledgable staff, public libraries serve the reading and information needs of residents of and visitors to our province. We have books, magazines, newspapers, reference material and DVDs. We also have computers, Internet access and most commom computer programs. Check out our new electronic resources like Chilton Auto Repair Manuals and Tumble Books. We have something for everyone. Visit us today.