BC-GOV09: Bill 9: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2026

This bill primarily affects public sector bodies and organizations that interact with BC government services, rather than private businesses directly. However, businesses that regularly submit FOI requests to BC public bodies — such as lawyers, consultants, researchers, or journalists — will face tighter rules around how clearly they must describe the records they're seeking. Companies that partner with or provide services through BC government digital platforms may be affected by the new 'connected services provider' rules governing how personal data flows between government systems. Businesses with a pattern of submitting repetitive or broadly worded FOI requests may find those requests disregarded under expanded grounds, which could affect due diligence or litigation support work.