Award Recipient for Contributions to Freedom of Information Announced
Maryann Hammermeister has been recognized for advancing access to information in Alberta. Information and Privacy Commissioner Jill Clayton presented the…
Survey: Access to Information and Privacy Rights Matter to Albertans
General Population Survey: Final Report (PDF) Albertans believe strongly that it is important to protect privacy and the right to…
AHS Responsible for Unauthorized Accesses by 49 Employees
Investigation Report H2017-IR-02 (PDF) An investigation by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has found Alberta Health…
Pharmacist Given Conditional Sentence for Health Information Breaches
A pharmacist pleaded guilty to accessing health information in contravention of the Health Information Act (HIA) and received a conditional sentence order…
Global Privacy Sweep Finds Websites, Apps Often Not Effectively Communicating Privacy Practices
Individuals are regularly left in the dark about how their personal information, once collected, is used and disclosed by websites…
Information and Privacy Commissioners Across Canada Call on Governments to Safeguard Independent Review of Solicitor-Client Privilege Claims
Joint Resolution: Safeguard Independent Review of Solicitor-Client Privilege Claims (PDF) Iqaluit, Nunavut, October 19, 2017 – In a joint resolution,…
Health Information Breaches Result in Fine to Individual
A former registration and staffing clerk pleaded guilty and was fined $3,000 for accessing individuals’ health information in contravention of…