Conviction, Fine for Breaching Health Information
A woman recently pleaded guilty to accessing the health information of 26 people in contravention of the Health Information Act (HIA). The…
Alberta Participates in Global Privacy Sweep on ‘Internet of Things’
Alberta’s connected devices fared well, but six in ten “Internet of Things” gadgets don’t properly tell customers how their personal…
Delays in Responding to Access Requests Prompts Investigation into Alberta Justice and Solicitor General
The Information and Privacy Commissioner has opened an investigation into Alberta Justice and Solicitor General (AJSG) for chronic delays in…
Investigation into Leak of Cellphone Bill Finds Unauthorized Use, Disclosure of Personal Information
Investigation Report F2016-IR-02 (PDF) An investigation report issued today by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) found…
Individual Convicted of an Offence under the Health Information Act
A woman was recently convicted of knowingly accessing health information of seven people in contravention of the Health Information Act…
Op-Ed: Commissioner Shares Thoughts About Privacy Breaches on Data Privacy Day
Submitted to the Edmonton Journal and Calgary Herald January 28 is the day that Canada, along with many countries around…
Records Management Investigation Reveals Lack of Effective Control, Accountability
Investigation Report F2016-IR-01 (PDF) A joint investigation by Alberta’s Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Commissioner into allegations of…
Is Alberta’s Health Sector Prepared for Mandatory Breach Reporting?
Investigation Report H2015-IR-01 (PDF) An investigation into privacy breach reporting in Alberta’s health sector found that practices vary widely and…
Charges Laid for Breaches of Health Information
An investigation by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has resulted in 26 charges being laid against…
8 Tips for Holiday Shopping Online
As Albertans head online for sales this holiday season, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner is providing the…