For requesting ATIP, what is the difference?

[look4d]

Hi All,

For requesting ATIP, what is the difference between The Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act ?
I know the first is $5 fee and the second is free , which is more detailed?

I have read the following page but couldn't understand it:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/DEPARTMENT/atip/index.asp

Thanks

 

[Msafiri]

You get the same info for GCMS

 

[what]

Privacy Act protects your information and keeps it confidential and unknown to public and to any third party to access.
The access to information gives the individual the right to access his or her information by a request only. And the individual can also give any person other than him or her self the right to access information through a request authorized by the individual.
In conclusion: Your information can only be accessed to any one by an authorization from you, so other than your authorization no one can know anything about you or your case.

Does that help?

 

[look4d]

Thank you very much guys , as the free ATIP request is the same info and details as the $5, I will apply for the free one then, but the question is, why many people in the forum requested the $5 ATIP one for themselves ?

Very helpful info guys, thanks again

 

[canmanottawa]

when you request that form... how would u attach the identity documents? do u scan them? i tried to request my entries from CBSA BUT didnt know what to attach

 

[EasyRider]

when you request that form... how would u attach the identity documents? do u scan them? i tried to request my entries from CBSA BUT didnt know what to attach

For CBSA your passports' bio-pages and PR card. There's help on ATIP site what kind of attachments you can submit, and yes, you scan them.