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The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner is the regulatory body for the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the FOIP Act), the Health Information Act (HIA) and the Personal Information Protection Act (Private Sector Privacy). The Commissioner also conducts inquiries under the Access to Motor Vehicle Information Regulation (AMVIR).

News Release - Federal, Provincial and Territorial Information and Privacy Commissioners issue a joint resolution calling for open government principles
September 01, 2010

Health Information Act amendments come into force September 1 - Commissioner releases revised HIA Guide
August 25, 2010

News Release: Commissioner investigates steps taken to ensure accuracy of health information following media report of stolen Alberta health card
August 23, 2010

Investigation Report H2010-IR-002
August 18, 2010
An investigation into the discovery of medical files in office space vacated by a Red Deer physician serves as an important reminder to health care custodians to conduct a thorough inventory of medical files before vacating office space.

Decrease in crime shows we have less to fear
August 10, 2010
On August 6, 2010, the Edmonton Journal published a letter to the editor written by Commissioner Work

Order H2010-002
August 10, 2010
Health Custodian failed to fulfill duty, but properly refused to correct a health record

Order H2010-001
August 04, 2010
Adjudicator rules release of health information was justified.

News Release: Privacy Commissioner on lower crime rates and the need for surveillance
July 23, 2010

Order F2010-005
July 20, 2010
An Adjudicator has confirmed a decision by Alberta Justice and Attorney General to refuse a request for a fee waiver following an access request.

Order F2009-043
July 13, 2010
An Adjudicator has determined that Alberta Employment and Immigration properly severed information that had been requested, but also that the Public Body may not have conducted an adequate search.

Order F2010-004
July 13, 2010
An Adjudicator has confirmed a decision by Alberta Solicitor General to refuse to waive fees for a request for information under the FOIP Act.

Order F2009-044
July 09, 2010
Adjudicator determines Edmonton Police Service properly withheld requested information

Order F2010-002
July 09, 2010
Adjudicator orders the Edmonton Police Service to release address information

New Forms designed to streamline Information and Privacy processes
July 08, 2010

Order F2009-042
July 06, 2010
Adjudicator confirms decision to withhold information but orders release of other information that had been withheld.

The New Health Information Act: How will it impact me?

Cenera is hosting two half day seminars in Edmonton and Calgary focussing on the recent amendments that will affect many health professionals in Alberta.

Managing Privacy in the Private Sector: New Strategies for Compliance

September 14, 2010 - October 07, 2010

Cenera is hosting two half day PIPA seminars on September 14 and October 7.

Privacy and Access Rights in the Age of Technology: The State of Canadians' Information Rights in 2010 and Beyond

September 19, 2010 - September 20, 2010

Saskatchewan Access, Privacy, Security & Records Management Forum 2010 - Making Connections

September 28, 2010 - September 29, 2010

Access and Privacy Branch, Ministry of Justice and Attorney General for Saskatchewan would like to welcome you to the Making Connections Forum.

2010 BC Information Summit Transparency Turnaround - Vancouver

September 29, 2010

It's a critical time for FOI and privacy rights in BC, with some game-changing recommendations for changes to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act on the table.

PIPA Conference: Getting through the Privacy Jungle - How to see the Forest and the Trees.

November 02, 2010 - November 03, 2010

Welcome to the 5th annual “PIPA Conference: Getting through the Privacy Jungle - How to see the Forest and the Trees”. Previously held in Vancouver, this year’s PIPA Conference will be held on November 2nd & 3rd, 2010 at the beautiful and unique Hotel Arts in Calgary, AB.