A security guard working for a public body is asked by a municipal employee, who is also a co-worker, for CCTV footage of another employee. Under the FOIP Act, what is the most appropriate action for the security guard to take regarding this request?

Question: A security guard working for a public body is asked by a municipal employee, who is also a co-worker, for CCTV footage of another employee. Under the FOIP Act, what is the most appropriate action for the security guard to take regarding this request?

Answer options:

• Provide the footage immediately if the co-worker states it's for an internal investigation. ✅ Refuse the request and advise the co-worker that all requests for personal information must go through the proper channels, such as a FOIP request.
• Provide the footage if the co-worker can demonstrate they have a 'need to know' for their job function.
• Offer to review the footage with the co-worker to identify relevant parts before formal release.

Correct answer: Refuse the request and advise the co-worker that all requests for personal information must go through the proper channels, such as a FOIP request.

Explanation: Under FOIP Part 2, a public body, and by extension its contracted staff, can only disclose personal information in accordance with the Act's provisions. Disclosing CCTV footage containing an individual's image to a co-worker without proper authorization would likely be a violation of FOIP s.41 (disclosure of personal information).