Unauthorized Disclosure of Information by Elected Officials

WHEREAS the unauthorized disclosure of personal information in the custody of the local government by elected officials, in contravention of Section 30.4 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Unauthorized disclosure prohibited, undermines the public trust in the elected body and exposes the local government to unacceptable and avoidable risk; AND WHEREAS the maximum 2000 fine for the unauthorized disclosure of personal information provided by Section 74.1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Offences and penalties is insufficient to act as a deterrent: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM petition the provincial government to amend Section 74.1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Offences and penalties to provide for increased maximum fines imposed on individuals, including elected officials, who are found guilty of breaching Section 30.4 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Unauthorized disclosure prohibited.