Update from the Information and Privacy Commissioner regarding the sale of 23andMe including its genome assets
Update comes after news of a successful bid to purchase assets of 23andMe The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta,…
Information and Privacy Commissioner sees both strengths and weaknesses in regulations designed to support new access and privacy laws
With new legislation and regulations now in force, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has developed and…
Notice – Changes to Review Processes – Access to Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act
Table of Contents Why are we instituting these changes? How will these changes affect the parties? Key Changes – Case…
Notice: Request to public in light of uncertainty regarding labour dispute affecting Canada Post
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta continues to monitor the ongoing labour dispute at Canada…
Notice: Request to public in light of potential work interruption at Canada Post
As you may be aware, a “72-hour strike notice” has been issued by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW)…
Information and Privacy Commissioner comments on emerging developments regarding PowerSchool cybersecurity incident
The new information will become part of ongoing investigations The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta…
Information and Privacy Commissioner finds Government of Alberta non-compliant in processing access to information requests under the FOIP Act
The finding comes after a 21-month investigation that examined how the 27 Government of Alberta public bodies are processing access…
Information and Privacy Commissioner highlights Albertans’ privacy options following 23andMe bankruptcy filing
Options include requesting that data be removed from the 23andMe genetic services company platform The Information and Privacy Commissioner of…
Information and Privacy Commissioner generally pleased with recent report on Personal Information Protection Act
Report reflects many of the amendments to PIPA recommended by the OIPC The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner…
Information and Privacy Commissioner shares survey results regarding potential amendments to Health Information Act
Amendments may include expanding access to Albertans’ health information and its use to develop and use innovative technology such as…