Right to Know Week Emphasizes the Public’s Right to Access Information
This is Right to Know Week in Alberta and across the Country. Right to Know Week is to raise awareness…
Private Sector Privacy on Stage at Personal Information Protection Act Conference in Vancouver
BC Information and Privacy Commissioner, David Loukidelis and Alberta’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Frank Work, will co-host the fourth annual…
Privacy Commissioners Urge Caution on Expanded Surveillance Plan
Joint Resolution: Bills C-46 and C-47 St. John’s, Newfoundland, Sept. 10, 2009 – Parliament should take a cautious approach to legislative…
Collection and Disclosure of Limited Personal Information Was Not in Violation of Access and Privacy Laws
Investigation Report P2009-IR-02 & F2009-IR-02 (PDF) An investigation by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined that…
Commissioner Urges Vigilance in Wake of Computer Virus Outbreak at Alberta Health Services
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has been notified by Alberta Health Services that a virus was present…
Level of Security on Stolen Laptops is Simply Not Acceptable, Says Commissioner
Information and Privacy Commissioner Frank Work is perplexed with news that two laptops containing health information stolen from Alberta Health…
Information and Privacy Commissioner Pleased with Amendments to Bill 52
Information and Privacy Commissioner, Frank Work, is pleased with proposed amendments made to Bill 52, the Health Information Amendment Act. The…
Health Care Providers Urged to Get Their Fax Straight
Investigation Report H2009-IR-04 (PDF) Health care providers are being urged to use extra care following an investigation into a misdirected…
Commissioner Has Words of Advice About New Biometric Entry System in Calgary
Information and Privacy Commissioner, Frank Work, is concerned about a new security and identification system which will soon be employed…
Knowledge and Awareness Are the Best Tools for Fighting Fraud: March is Fraud Prevention Month
In today’s uncertain economic times, many Albertans are keeper a closer eye on their wallets. Unfortunately, there is no shortage…