The Government of Alberta had informed the OIPC in the fall of 2024 that as part of its restructuring of the health care system, it was planning to amend HIA to address any changes needed due to the restructuring and it would also consider modernizing the legislation at that time. The OIPC was invited to provide comments and recommendations on amendments to HIA.

To inform any comments and recommendations the OIPC might provide to government, the Commissioner initiated an engagement process with HIA stakeholders. As a result of this engagement process, the OIPC produced several reports.

The report that reflects the views of members of the public who were surveyed can be seen here.

The report that reflects the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta members’ survey can be seen here.

The report that reflects the survey of colleges of regulated health professionals in Alberta under the Health Information Act can be seen here.

The report that summarizes the HIA engagement project can be seen here.

Please click here to read the OIPC’s letter and comments to the Minister of Technology and Innovation, Nate Glubish, on Bill 33.

Please click here to read the OIPC’s letter and comments to the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Dale Nally, on Bill 34.

• Becoming a Leader in Access and Privacy: Contains ideas, suggestions and recommendations for amending FOIP for Alberta to become a leading example for other jurisdictions.
• Making the FOIP Act Clear, User-Friendly and Practical: Contains recommendations for technical amendments to the FOIP Act.