Proposed Override to the FOIP Act Not Necessary
Information and Privacy Commissioner Frank Work says a proposal in Bill 212 to over-ride the Freedom of Information and Protection…
Release of Personal Information for Public Safety
Information and Privacy Commissioner Frank Work reminded law enforcement officials and the public that the Freedom of Information and Protection…
Information and Privacy Commissioner Observes Right to Know Week
Alberta’s Information and Privacy Commissioner is reminding Albertan’s of their right to be able to access information as Right to…
Inadequate Security Safeguards Led to TJX breach, Commissioners Say
Investigation Report P2007-IR-06 (PDF) The risk of a breach of sensitive personal information held by TJX Companies Inc., the US…
Commissioner’s Refusal to Conduct Inquiry an Important Reminder to Consumers
Alberta’s Information and Privacy Commissioner has declined to conduct an inquiry following a complaint from an individual who was asked…
Health Quality Council of Alberta Allowed to Collect Survey Information
Investigation Report H2007-IR-01 (PDF) An investigation by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined the Health Quality…
Energy and Utilities Board Found in Contravention of FOIP
Investigation Report F2007-IR-05 (PDF) The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined that the Alberta Energy and Utilities…
Alberta and BC Co-Host Second 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…
Former Employee’s Health Condition Disclosed by Employer to Drivers’ Licensing Regulator Causing Conditions to be Placed on License
Investigation Report F2007-IR-04 & P2007-IR-05 (PDF) The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has found that Hearing Conservation Consultants…
Commissioner Applauds Privacy Impact Assessment of Alberta Cancer Board
Alberta’s Information and Privacy Commissioner says advancing electronic health records and protecting privacy is not a zero-sum game. Frank Work…