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Information Management and Special Projects Division

The Information Management and Special Projects Division, is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of Information Management and Information Protection (IM/IP) policies and procedures throughout the Department of Education in order to provide quality IM services to its clients.
Additionally, the Division is responsible for coordinating the activities of the federal/provincial funding agreements surrounding the Community Access Program (CAP) in which the Department of Education is a key stakeholder.

Services

• Administering the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPPA) for the Department of Education.
• Work with departmental staff to develop Information Management policies and procedures, allowing for increased accountability and efficiency in serving its clients.
• Implement and maintain electronic records managements solutions for the department.
• Responsible for coordinating the Office of the Citizen’s Representative requests
• Maintain the Department of Education’s Registry

CAP Services

• Ongoing delivery and support of both the Community Access Program (CAP) and the CAP Youth Initiative (CAP YI).
  • CAP was launched in 1995 to provide Canadians with affordable access to the Internet and the skills to use it effectively. With nearly 150 public Internet access sites, CAP is now responding to the challenge of ensuring that the nationwide network of sites is maintained and continues to benefit the citizens of this province.
  • CAP YI provides our province’s youth with paid internships at CAP sites. These internships allow youth to build valuable skills while working in either rural or urban areas of Newfoundland and Labrador

Clients

• General public
• Department of Education employees
• Provincial Information and Libraries Resource Board
• CAP Sites (located in schools, community centres, town halls, public libraries)
• School districts
• Other government departments and agencies
• Individuals requesting access to information

Contact

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