Commissioner Has Words of Advice About New Biometric Entry System in Calgary
Information and Privacy Commissioner, Frank Work, is concerned about a new security and identification system which will soon be employed…
Knowledge and Awareness Are the Best Tools for Fighting Fraud: March is Fraud Prevention Month
In today’s uncertain economic times, many Albertans are keeper a closer eye on their wallets. Unfortunately, there is no shortage…
Investigation Prompts Important Reminder to Health Information Custodians: Only Courts with Jurisdiction in Alberta or Canada Can Compel the Release of Health Information
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Investigation Report H2008-IR-02 (PDF) An investigation by the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s Office into the erroneous disclosure of health information…