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…
Commissioner Completes Investigation of the Government of Alberta’s ‘Sunshine List’
Investigation Report F2015-IR-01 (PDF) The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has completed its investigation of the Government…
Supreme Court of Canada Grants Leave to Appeal in Case Involving Solicitor-Client Privilege
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has granted the Information and Privacy Commissioner leave to appeal the decision of the…
2015 Recipient of the Robert C. Clark Award Announced
Bonnie Nelson is the 2015 recipient of the Robert C. Clark Award. The award recognizes a significant contribution to advancing…
Global Privacy Sweep Finds Half of Websites, Apps Are Sharing Children’s Personal Information
An international project aimed at understanding how websites and apps collect and share children’s personal information had mixed results. Of…
Privacy Guardians Urge Caution for Businesses Contemplating a Bring Your Own Device Program
Federal, British Columbia and Alberta privacy commissioners issue guidelines to help organizations reduce risks for personal information when considering allowing…
Commissioner Releases Review of Government’s Disclosure of Travel and Expenses Policy
Report: Review of the Government of Alberta’s Proactive Disclosure of Travel and Expenses Policy (PDF) A review of the Government…