Access and Privacy Conference 2005 Attracts Delegates and Commissioners from Across Canada
Focusing on the theme of Moving Forward, the eighth annual Access & Privacy Conference hosted by the University of Alberta’s…
Commissioner Releases Investigation Report Regarding Use of Video Cameras in the Workplace
Investigation Report P2005-IR-04 (PDF) Commissioner Frank Work authorized an investigation under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) into the use…
Albertans Should Be Wary of Phishing Scams
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta is warning Albertans about the latest scam called “phishing.”…
EMS Disclosed Personal Information in Contravention of the Act
Investigation Report F2005-IR-03 (PDF) An individual wrote an email to the City of Calgary Emergency Medical Services (EMS) office to…
Investigator Finds EPS members Used Personal Information in Contravention of the FOIP Act
Investigation Report F2005-IR-01 (PDF) It was alleged that members of the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) inappropriately used the service’s information…
Commissioner Releases Investigation Report Regarding Loss of Computer Tapes and Microfiches Containing Pension Information
Investigation Report F2005-IR-02 (PDF) Commissioner Frank Work had authorized an investigation under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy…
Photocopiers and Fax Machines Latest Security Risk
The newer generation of office equipment such as digital photocopiers and fax machines can pose a security risk for organizations.…
Investigations Find Alberta Businesses Failed to Protect Personal Information from Identity Thieves
Investigation Report P2005-IR-01 (PDF) Investigation Report P2005-IR-02 (PDF) Investigation Report P2005-IR-03 (PDF) Recent investigations by the Office of the Information…
Joint Investigation Confirms Breaches of Provincial/Federal Legislation
Investigation Report H2004-IR-01 (PDF) For the first time, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) and…
Commissioner Releases Report into Disclosure of Credit Information
Investigation Report F2004-IR-03 (PDF) The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, after receiving written confirmation on acceptance of its…