Investigation will be conducted under Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and will look into allegations against the Centurion Project Ltd.
The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta, Diane McLeod, has launched an investigation into allegations that the Centurion Project Ltd. has collected, used and disclosed personal information derived from the Alberta List of Electors, which, if true, may be in violation of the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). The Centurion Project was notified of the investigation on May 6, 2026.
“Section 36(1)(a) of PIPA authorizes me to conduct an investigation on my own motion to ensure compliance with any provision of PIPA,” said McLeod. “I have decided to exercise my authority to investigate these allegations. I also have authority under PIPA to order compliance where non-compliance is found during an investigation.”
Initially, the investigation will examine the following issues:
- Does Centurion have the authority to collect the personal information directly and/or indirectly pursuant to section 11 of PIPA?
- Does Centurion have the authority to use the personal information pursuant to section 16 of PIPA?
- Does Centurion have the authority to disclose the personal information pursuant to section 19 of PIPA?
- Has Centurion made reasonable security arrangements to protect the personal information as required under section 34 of PIPA?
- Does Centurion have an obligation to comply with the duty to notify as set out in section 34.1 of PIPA and if so, has it met this obligation?
Additional issues may be considered based on evolving circumstances or in response to evidence received.
At the conclusion of this formal investigation, the OIPC may make findings and recommendations or issue an order to remedy any non-compliance. The Commissioner may also issue a public investigation report.
Through the OIPC, the Information and Privacy Commissioner performs the responsibilities set out in Alberta’s access to information and privacy laws, the Access to Information Act, the Protection of Privacy Act, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act during the transition period, the Health Information Act, and the Personal Information Protection Act. The Commissioner operates independently of government.
For more information:
Elaine Schiman
Communications Manager
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta
communications@oipc.ab.ca
Mobile: (587) 983-8766