The Information Commissioner of Canada v. The Executive Director of the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board and NAV CANADA

Case Law
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Country Location

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Country Location (linked Case Law)
Canada
Decision Date
1 de mai. de 2006
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
Keywords
  • Confidentiality
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Number
A-165-05, A-304-05
Case Summary

The Canadian Federal Court of Appeal held that Air Traffic Control communications do not fall under the financial, commercial, scientific or technical information exemption because they do not constitute commercial or technical information. They are also not protected under the Privacy Act since communications themselves are not personal information. This case analysis was contributed by Right2Info.org.

The decision establishes a binding or persuasive precedent within its jurisdiction.

Source Name and URL
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression