Section 1 - Definitions

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Summary

Section 1 outlines where terms used in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act are defined.

Section Reference

Section 1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Schedule 1 contains definitions of terms used in this Act.

Policy Statement

Definitions of terms used in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act are contained in Schedule 1.  Other terms used throughout this manual are defined in Policy Definitions.

Where a word appears in this manual and is not defined in either Schedule 1 or in Policy Definitions, the meaning shall be taken to have been derived from the Oxford English Dictionary [OED].

Last updated: March 10, 2008