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Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta
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Information and Privacy Commissioner comments on emerging developments regarding PowerSchool cybersecurity incident

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Amendments may include expanding access to Albertans’ health information and its use to develop and use innovative technology such as…

Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner comments on PowerSchool cybersecurity incident

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The Commissioner notes the work her office is doing and suggests possible courses of action for those affected The Office…

Former Alberta Health Services employee fined for unauthorized disclosure of health information

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Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner notes the need for changes to the law EDMONTON – The Edmonton Court of Justice…

Court case concludes in sentencing for offence under Health Information Act

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Fine imposed was the third largest fine in history of the Act A former employee of Alberta Health Services (AHS)…

Canada’s Information Commissioners and Ombuds issue joint resolution calling for enhanced transparency in government operations

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Gatineau, Québec – In a joint resolution, Canada’s information commissioners and ombuds from federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions are pressing…

Information and Privacy Commissioner Publishes 2023-24 Annual Report

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Challenges highlighted include a spike in reports of abandoned health records and an alarming trend of snooping into health information…

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Office Location

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

410-9925 109 Street NW
Edmonton AB T5K 2J8
Phone: 780 422 6860
Toll Free: 1 888 878 4044
Fax: 780 422 5682

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Monday to Friday
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