How to Request a Correction of Personal Information

If you believe that your personal information under the control of the Government of Nunavut is misleading or incorrect, you can make a request for correction under the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

A request for correction of personal information must be in writing If an applicant has difficulty with reading or writing, the Department must make reasonable efforts to help him/her meet the written requirement. A Request for Correction of Personal Information form is available electronically or by contacting the Manager of Access to Information and Privacy or the ATIPP contact in the public body you believe to be in possession of the record.

A request can also be made by writing a letter stating that you are making a request to change personal information under the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Whether using the ATIPP form or a personal letter format, please include the following:

• Your contact information (name, address, phone, fax, email)
• Identification of the information you believe to be incorrect
• Specific and detailed information about what records you wish to correct. If you require assistance in determining the location of your records, contact the Manager of Access to Information and Privacy
• Sign and date the request form or letter

Should the public body that holds the records disagree with your request to change your personal information, a note will be made on the file that you made a request for change. For assistance or to request further information, please contact:

Jessica Bell
Manager, Access to Information and Protection of Privacy
Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs
Government of Nunavut
P.O. Box 1000, Station 200, Iqaluit, NU X0A0H0
Phone: 867 975-6044
Fax: 867 975-6091
E-mail: jessica.bell@gov.nu.ca