Under BC’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the public’s right to access records of public bodies (which includes self-governing professional bodies) has exceptions that include unreasonable invasions of personal privacy. How do those exceptions apply to…
When a member proves himself “innocent” of unprofessional conduct at a discipline hearing, whether the panel can or should award costs to the member will depend on the regime. For example, a statute may provide for costs where the commencement…
A professional being disciplined for professional misconduct or unprofessional conduct who fails to respond to investigative communications from his or her regulatory body may, if this silence is contrary to a duty to reply promptly to its communications, , result…
Lovett & Westmacott and Ng Ariss Fong will be holding a two-hour webinar on privacy and confidentiality in professional regulation. The webinar will occur June 7, 2012 from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (Pacific Time). Join us from your own office for…
Professionals can run up against ethical rules in many possible ways, but the most controversial ways will often involve speech or other forms of expression. Perhaps a professional verbally harasses or insults a patient or another professional. Perhaps a professional…