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Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta
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Investigation Prompts Important Reminder to Health Information Custodians: Only Courts with Jurisdiction in Alberta or Canada Can Compel the Release of Health Information

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Investigation Report H2009-IR-02 (PDF) The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner issued an important reminder to health information custodians…

‘Tis the Season to Protect Your Privacy, Caution Canadian Privacy Commissioners

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It may be the season of giving, but be cautious when it comes to giving out your personal information to…

Commissioner Concerned by Amendments to the Health Information Act

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Information and Privacy Commissioner Frank Work calls some proposed amendments to the Health Information Act (HIA) worrisome. Work said ”Alberta Netcare is…

Calgary Parking Authority Allowed to Collect Personal Information

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Investigation Report F2008-IR-02 (PDF) An investigator with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined that the Calgary…

Commissioner Opposes Paramountcy Provisions in Mines and Minerals Act

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Information and Privacy Commissioner Frank Work is opposing a proposed amendment to the Mines and Minerals Act which includes a paramountcy provision…

Privacy Commissioners Co-Host Third Private Sector Privacy Conference

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Alberta’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Frank Work, and BC Information and Privacy Commissioner, David Loukidelis, will co-host a conference on…

Information and Privacy Commissioner in Support of Auditor General Recommendations

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Information and Privacy Commissioner Frank Work fully supports recommendations made by the Auditor General with respect to security and protection…

Series of Unfortunate Errors Leads to Breach of Health Information Act

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Investigation Report H2008-IR-02 (PDF) An investigation by the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s Office into the erroneous disclosure of health information…

Investigation Confirms Albertans’ Right to Ask Custodians to Limit Disclosure of Health Information Through Alberta Netcare

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Investigation Report H2008-IR-01 (PDF) Information and Privacy Commissioner, Frank Work, has confirmed that individuals can ask that disclosure of their…

Privacy Commissioners Release New Video Surveillance Guidelines

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Video Surveillance in the Private Sector OTTAWA, March 6, 2008 – Private-sector organizations considering video surveillance systems must take specific…

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Office Location

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

410-9925 109 Street NW
Edmonton AB T5K 2J8
Phone: 780 4226860
Toll Free: 1 888 878 4044
Fax: 780 422 5682

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