Government Records Act (amended)
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Bill overview
Bill NS157, “Government Records Act (amended)”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-62-session-2.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Government Records Act (amended) bill in Nova Scotia is currently law after receiving Royal Assent. This bill amends existing legislation to ensure government records are properly managed and made available to the public. It sets out rules for what types of records must be kept, how they should be stored, and when they can be destroyed. The bill also establishes procedures for accessing and requesting government records, aiming to increase transparency and accountability within the government.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act amends the Government Records Act to require the preservation of electronic records for a minimum of 10 years.
- 02The Minister of the Government of Nova Scotia shall establish and maintain a registry of all government records, including electronic records.
- 03All government records, including electronic records, shall be stored in a secure and accessible manner.
- 04The Government of Nova Scotia shall provide access to government records, including electronic records, upon request, subject to certain exceptions.
- 05The Government of Nova Scotia shall protect the privacy and security of individuals whose personal information is contained in government records.
Vote roll
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