FAQs are in response to numerous emails and phone calls from concerned Albertans and contain information about Albertans’ privacy rights under PIPA and the role of the Commissioner
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta has developed a Frequently Asked Questions document for Albertans concerned about the recent online publication of the List of Electors.
On April 30, 2026, Elections Alberta informed the OIPC of the alleged breach of the List of Electors (LoE) by a third party. The LoE contains the personal information of millions of Albertans, including full names, addresses, postal codes, phone numbers, and unique elector identifier numbers.
In the last week, the OIPC has received more than 180 emails and phone calls with questions, concerns, comments and requests regarding this incident. Due to this high volume, the OIPC is unable to respond to each person individually. In addition, some of the matters in the citizen enquiries are not within the jurisdiction of the OIPC.
The questions or concerns received from Albertans include:
- How can I know what personal information about me was included in the List of Electors? I want access to this information. I want to know if my information has been compromised and used without my knowledge.
- How can I protect myself from possible harms as a result of the information on the List of Electors being made publicly available?
- I want to know if my name appears on any citizen petition and if it does, I want it removed.
- I want those involved in this breach to be prosecuted.
- I want a public inquiry into the matter.
In order to assist Albertans, the OIPC has now posted an FAQ on its website, which should clarify what the OIPC’s role in this type of matter is, what law governs a matter of this kind, what the Commissioner can and cannot do, what Albertans can do, and what action the OIPC has taken in this case.
Citizens are encouraged to review the FAQs before reaching out to the OIPC.
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