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News Release - Order F2012-03

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PDT

Requested information was already available for purchase.

Order F2012-03

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined that a publication that had been requested under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) is already publically available for purchase, and therefore did not order its release.

News Release Order F2012-02

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PDT

No evidence that Medicine Hat Police Officer disclosed personal information.

News Release Orders F2012-04 and H2012-01

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator confirms decision not to release information.

Order F2012-02

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined that there is not sufficient evidence to conclude that an officer with the Medicine Hat Police Service disclosed the personal information of an individual in contravention of the FOIP Act.

Orders F2012-04 and H2012-01

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined that a decision by the Out-Of-Country Health Services Committee not to release information to an Applicant was correct.

Investigation Report F2012-IR-01

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PDT

An investigation by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner found that the Edmonton Public School District did not follow its own policies and guidelines in the loss of a USB memory stick containing personal information of more than 7,000 individuals. The memory stick was not password protected or encrypted.

News Release - Investigation Report F2012-IR-01

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PDT

Edmonton Public School District did not follow its own policies in loss of memory stick.

News Release Order F2012-01

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PDT

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division No.37 had authority to release personal information to the RCMP.

Order F2012-01

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined that Holy Family Catholic Regional Division No. 37 had the authority to release the personal information of an individual to RCMP to avert or minimize an imminent danger to the health or safety of any person.

News Release Order F2011-020

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Seniors ordered to conduct a new search for responsive records and to consider whether it is possible to create an electronic record meeting the Applicant’s requirements

News Release - Privacy Commissioners sign new MOU on private sector privacy

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PDT

The Information and Privacy Commissioners of British Columbia and Alberta and the Federal Privacy Commissioner have renewed their commitment to collaborate in an effort to better protect Canadians’ personal information.

Data Privacy Day 2012 Presentations (Edmonton)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:49:00 PDT

Visit the Presentations page to download the presentations from the Data Privacy Da

Order F2011-020

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has ordered Alberta Seniors to conduct a new search for responsive records, to consider whether it is possible to create a record from its electronic records that would meet the Applicant’s requirements, and to provide a new response to an Applicant.

News Release Order F2011-019

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Disclosure of driver’s license information was authorized

News Release Order P2011-006

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Law firm under no obligation to disclose information

Order F2011-019

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined that in the particular set of circumstances giving rise to a complaint, the Calgary Police Service was authorized to disclose to a complainant’s former spouse the fact that the Complainant held a valid driver’s license.

Order P2011-006

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined that Borden Ladner Gervais LLP properly withheld an Applicant’s personal information. The information was in a file created by the law firm in the course of representing a client opposed to the Applicant in a legal dispute.

News Release: Supreme Court of Canada issues decision

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PDT

The Supreme Court of Canada upheld the Commissioner's interpretation that extending time for completing an inquiry after time limit expires does not automatically terminate inquiry

Guidelines for Social Media Background Checks

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:38:00 PDT

News Release - Guidelines for using Social Media for Background Checks

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PDT

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has released guidelines on the use of social media for conducting background checks on individuals

News Release Order F2009-048

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Calgary Board of Education ordered to stop the use and disclosure of a former employee's personal information

News Release Order F2011-018

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Health and Wellness properly withheld some information but is ordered to release other records

News Release Order H2011-002

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Red Deer Regional Hospital had authority to disclose health information

Order F2009-048

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PDT

Calgary Board of Education ordered to stop the use and disclosure of a former employee's personal information

Order F2011-018

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Health and Wellness properly withheld some information but is ordered to release other records

Order H2011-002

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Red Deer Regional Hospital had authority to disclose health information

News Release - Pharmacist pleads guilty to misuse of Alberta Netcare

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PDT

A pharmacist has pleaded guilty to knowingly obtaining or attempting to obtain health information in contravention of the Health Information Act, and has been fined $15,000.

Investigation Report H2011-IR-004

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An investigation by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined that a physician with Covenant Health contravened the Health Information Act (HIA) for misuse of Alberta Netcare, the provincial electronic health record system.

News Release Investigation Report H2011-IR-004

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Commissioner makes Recommendations on Ministers’ use of Secondary Email Addresses

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Information and Privacy Commissioner Frank Work has released his report on the Government of Alberta’s management of Ministers’ email addresses and emails generally, as records under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP).

Report on the Government of Alberta’s Management of Ministerial Emails

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:06:00 PDT

Report on the Use of “Paramount” Clauses in Acts and Regulations to Override the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:57:00 PDT

News Release - Commissioner disappointed over dismissal of application by Supreme Court of Canada

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

The Supreme Court of Canada won't hear an appeal about the collection of personal information by Leon's Furniture Ltd.

News Release Order F2011-015

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

County of Thorhild No. 7 ordered to recalculate its estimate of fees

News Release Order F2011-016

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Health Services has been ordered to conduct an adequate search for records related to the redevelopment of the Alberta Hospital Edmonton site and buildings.

Order F2011-015

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

County of Thorhild No. 7 ordered to recalculate its estimate of fees

Order F2011-016

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Health Services has been ordered to conduct an adequate search for records related to the redevelopment of the Alberta Hospital Edmonton site and buildings.

News Release Order F2011-017

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

University of Calgary made every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy of personal information

News Release Order P2011-004

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Real Estate Council of Alberta's requirement for license applicants to undergo certified criminal record checks complies with PIPA

News Release Order P2011-005

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has determined that Canavista Enterprises Inc. was in contravention of the Personal Information Protection Act when they retained a private investigator to covertly photograph an individual, and disclosed his expenses and bonus information to two other employees.

Order F2011-017

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

University of Calgary made every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy of personal information

Order P2011-004

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Real Estate Council of Alberta's requirement for license applicants to undergo certified criminal record checks complies with PIPA

Order P2011-005

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Guidelines on Energy Disconnection Practices

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:47:00 PDT

News Release - Guidelines on sharing personal information for energy disconnection practices

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner in conjunction with an Alberta Utilities Commission led consultation with industry stakeholders and social service agencies has developed guidelines for the sharing of personal information in the event of disconnection of natural gas or electricity services.

News Release Order F2011-011

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Sustainable Resource Development must withhold information belonging to a company that provides aerial firefighting services.

News Release Order F2011-014

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Energy did not contravene the FOIP Act by posting a documents signed by a Commissioner for Oaths.

Order F2011-011

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Sustainable Resource Development must withhold information belonging to a company that provides aerial firefighting services.

Order F2011-014

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Energy did not contravene the FOIP Act by posting a documents signed by a Commissioner for Oaths.

News Release F2011-013

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

City of Edmonton had authority to collect and use personal information, and did not disclose personal information

Order F2011-013

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

City of Edmonton had authority to collect and use personal information, and did not disclose personal information

Commissioner Frank Work’s Closing Remarks

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

PIPA 2011 – Privacy: It’s Your Business Vancouver, British Columbia October 14 2011

News Release Order P2011-003

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Real Estate Council of Alberta had authority to collect information, but did not properly provide notification of purpose

Order P2011-003

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Real Estate Council of Alberta had authority to collect information, but did not properly provide notification of purpose

News Release: Former Minister did not commit an offense under the FOIP Act with secondary email address

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An investigation into the use of a secondary email address by former Minister of Sustainable Resource Development Ted Morton has determined that Mr. Morton, his staff or communications staff did not willfully conceal or destroy emails or other records with the intent to evade a request for access to those records

Information and Privacy Commissioners co-host the 6th Private Sector Privacy Conference

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PDT

BC Information and Privacy Commissioner, Elizabeth Denham, and Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner, Frank Work, are co-hosting a conference on private sector privacy issues and trends October 13 and 14, 2011 at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel in Vancouver, BC.

News Release Order F2011-010

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Solicitor General and Public Safety properly refused to confirm or deny existence of records

News Release Order F2011-012

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Sustainable Resource Development properly applied the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act when it withheld a document

News Release P2011-002

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Personal Information Protection Act does not apply to workplace promotional video

Order F2011-010

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Solicitor General and Public Safety properly refused to confirm or deny existence of records

Order F2011-012

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Sustainable Resource Development properly applied the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act when it withheld a document

Order P2011-002

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Personal Information Protection Act does not apply to workplace promotional video

News Release - Information and Privacy Commissioner to examine the Alberta Government's management of Ministerial emails

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PDT

News Release Order F2010-037

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has found that the Buffalo Trail Public Schools Regional Division No. 28 properly withheld records that had been requested by the Alberta Teachers' Association

News Release Order F2011-009

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the Edmonton Police Service properly withheld some information but improperly withheld other records

News Release Order P2011-001

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has found that Albian Sands Energy Inc. met its duty to assist an individual

Order F2010-037

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has found that the Buffalo Trail Public Schools Regional Division No. 28 properly withheld records that had been requested by the Alberta Teachers' Association

Order F2011-009

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the Edmonton Police Service properly withheld some information but improperly withheld other records

Order P2011-001

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has found that Albian Sands Energy Inc. met its duty to assist an individual

News Release Order F2010-030

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation ordered to release information pertaining to the names of Alberta Producers who were issued payments under the Alberta Farm Recovery Plan and the Alberta Farm Recovery Program II.

Order F2010-030

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Public Notice of Inquiry under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PDT

To all Alberta private landowners and tenants who have submitted well water samples to provincial authorities for testing purposes, and other members of the public

News Release Order F2010-017

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Edmonton Police Service ordered to release information it had withheld

Order F2010-017

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Edmonton Police Service ordered to release information it had withheld

Investigation Report H2011-IR-003

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Commissioner says keep your computers up-to-date or get owned by hackers

News Release Investigation Report H2011-IR-003

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Commissioner says keep your computers up-to-date or get owned by hackers

News Release F2010-033

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has determined that the Summer Village of Gull Lake properly withheld records.

Order F2010-033

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has determined that the Summer Village of Gull Lake properly withheld records.

Startling statistics from mandatory breach notification

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has received more than 90 breach notification reports in the past 16 months

Investigation Report H2011-IR-002

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Investigation report reveals failure to enter into research agreement

News Release H2011-IR-002

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Investigation report reveals failure to enter into research agreement

News Release Order F2011-002

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Town of Ponoka ordered to release records regarding the costs of a sanitary sewer line and water main upgrade in the town.

News Release Order H2011-001

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Health Services ordered to stop collection, use and disclosure of health information

Order F2011-002

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Town of Ponoka ordered to release records regarding the costs of a sanitary sewer line and water main upgrade in the town.

Order H2011-001

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Health Services ordered to stop collection, use and disclosure of health information

2011 Memorandum of Understanding between Offices with respect to Co-operation and Collaboration in Private Sector Privacy Policy, Enforcement, and Public Education

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:41:00 PDT

News Release F2010-014

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00 PDT

The Calgary Police Service was in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act when it disclosed the contents of a journal of a police recruit to a psychologist.

News Release F2011-008

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the Medicine Hat Police Service did not violate the FOIP Act when it disclosed information about an individual in relation to a background check.

Order F2010-014

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:00 PDT

The Calgary Police Service was in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act when it disclosed the contents of a journal of a police recruit to a psychologist.

Order F2011-008

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the Medicine Hat Police Service did not violate the FOIP Act when it disclosed information about an individual in relation to a background check.

News Release F2010-036

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator issues Order regarding the University of Calgary's response to an access request relating to a research project regarding climate change that had been funded through donations.

News Release F2011-007

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:00:00 PDT

University of Calgary properly collected, used and disclosed most information of a complainant

Order F2010-036

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator issues Order regarding the University of Calgary's response to an access request relating to a research project regarding climate change that had been funded through donations.

Order F2011-007

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:00:00 PDT

University of Calgary properly collected, used and disclosed most information of a complainant

Time for Alberta government to deliver on promise of greater transparency

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:00:00 PDT

On July 7 the Edmonton Journal published a letter to the editor written by Commissioner Frank Work

2011 Access and Privacy Conference - Commissioner Work's Farewell Speech

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:00:00 PDT

2011 Access to Information & Privacy Social Media Speech

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:00:00 PDT

News Release Order F2011-001

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator determines records containing information about an applicant's birth mother should be released to the applicant

News Release Order F2011-R-001 (Reconsideration of Order F2009-005)

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator decides that the duty to search for records is distinct from the duty to create electronic records

Order F2011-001

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator determines records containing information about an applicant's birth mother should be released to the applicant

Order F2011-R-001 (Reconsideration of Order F2009-005)

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator decides that the duty to search for records is distinct from the duty to create electronic records

News Release Order H2009-002

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Commissioner confirms decision of Alberta Health Services to withhold health information under section 11 of the Health Information Act

Order H2009-002

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT

Commissioner confirms decision of Alberta Health Services to withhold health information under section 11 of the Health Information Act

News Release Order F2011-005

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Calgary Police Service properly severed information from records

News Release Order F2011-006

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Workers' Compensation Board properly disclosed information with one exception

News Release Related Orders F2010-034 and P2010-022

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Health Services disclosed more information than necessary and Great-West Life Assurance Company collected and used information without consent

Order F2010-034

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Health Services disclosed more information than necessary and Great-West Life Assurance Company collected and used information without consent

Order F2011-005

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Calgary Police Service properly severed information from records

Order F2011-006

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Workers' Compensation Board properly disclosed information with one exception

Order P2010-022

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Health Services disclosed more information than necessary and Great-West Life Assurance Company collected and used information without consent

News Release Order F2010-028

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Children and Youth Services properly withheld some information but improperly withheld other records

News Release Order F2010-032

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Edmonton Police Commission asked to reconsider decision to withhold records

News Release Order F2011-003

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Commissioner orders Alberta Finance and Enterprise to follow the correct procedure when responding to an access request.

Order F2010-028

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Children and Youth Services properly withheld some information but improperly withheld other records

Order F2010-032

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Edmonton Police Commission asked to reconsider decision to withhold records

Order F2011-003

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Commissioner orders Alberta Finance and Enterprise to follow the correct procedure when responding to an access request.

Commissioner seeks leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada from Alberta Court of Appeal ruling

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PDT

The Court of Appeal overturned a decision of the Commissioner’s Office related to the collection of personal information by Leon’s Furniture Ltd. There was a strong dissenting opinion.

News Release Order F2011-004

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the Natural Resources Conservation Board properly withheld most of the information that had been requested by an applicant.

News Release Order P2010-019

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the Real Estate Council of Alberta had authority to disclose the personal information of a complainant.

Order F2011-004

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the Natural Resources Conservation Board properly withheld most of the information that had been requested by an applicant.

Order P2010-019

Mon, 31 May 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the Real Estate Council of Alberta had authority to disclose the personal information of a complainant.

Investigation Report H2011-IR-001/F2011-IR-001

Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An investigation has led to Alberta Health Services developing new guidelines for collecting information without consent.

News Release Investigation Report H2011-IR-001/F2011-IR-001

Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An investigation has led to Alberta Health Services developing new guidelines for collecting information without consent.

News Release: Commissioner issues his decisions about the Epsilon data breach that affected Best Buy and Air Miles

Mon, 16 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Breach notification decisions issued today in regard to Best Buy Canada, Ltd. and Air Miles Reward Program's breach incident reports involving unauthorized access to personal information.

News Release Order F2010-026

Thu, 12 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has ruled that Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission properly withheld some information but improperly withheld other information.

News Release Order F2010-029

Thu, 12 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that Alberta Employment and Immigration should release information to an applicant relating to complaints made under the Alberta Employment Standards code against his former employer.

News Release Order P2010-021

Thu, 12 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has ruled that Fairways Villas South Homeowners' Association contravened the Personal Information Protection Act by using and/or disclosing a complainant's personal information without her consent.

Order F2010-026

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has found that Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission properly withheld some information that had been requested by Costco Canada Liquor Inc., but that other information it withheld should be released.

Order F2010-029

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Order P2010-021

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:00:00 PDT

P2011-D-001

Thu, 12 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Commissioner Work will not seek re-appointment

Wed, 11 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Information and Privacy Commissioner Frank Work has announced that he will not seek re-appointment as Commissioner when his term ends at the end of this year.

News Release Order F2010-025

Tue, 10 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator confirms decision by Edmonton Police Service not to release records

News Release Order F2010-031

Tue, 10 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the Edmonton Police Service properly severed some records from an information request related to an internal investigation of police conduct, but found that other records were improperly withheld.

Order F2010-025

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator confirms decision by Edmonton Police Service not to release records

Order F2010-031

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Commissioner welcomes launch of MyHealthAlberta

Wed, 04 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Information and Privacy Commissioner Frank Work welcomes the launch of MyHealthAlberta, Alberta’s personal health portal.

Investigation Report P2010-IR-002

Sun, 02 May 2010 12:00:00 PDT

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has found that Pierson’s Funeral Service contravened the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) by providing personal information of the Complainant and his deceased wife to a service provider in the United States, without consent, and without notifying the Complainant.

News Release P2010-IR-002

Mon, 02 May 2011 12:00:00 PDT

News Release - Information and Privacy Commissioner cautions Sony PlayStation users

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:00:00 PDT

News Release Order F2010-027 & P2010-020

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the Alberta Transportation Safety Board properly collected, used and disclosed the personal information of an individual and that Guardian Interlock Service properly disclosed the information to the Safety Board.

Order F2010-027 & P2010-020

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Personal Information Protection Act s. 37 Decision Alberta Teacher's Association

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:00:00 PDT

News Release Order F2010-023

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has ordered the Edmonton Police Commission to take all reasonable steps, including legal measures if necessary, to obtain documents held by executive search firm Conroy Ross pertaining to a Chief of Police competition.

News Release Order F2010-024

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has found that the Town of Bruderheim properly withheld a letter that had been requested by an individual to protect the writer's personal privacy.

Order F2010-023

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Order F2010-024

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has found that the Town of Bruderheim properly withheld a letter that had been requested by an individual to protect the writer's personal privacy.

Fraud costs Canadians billions of dollars annually - March is Fraud Prevention Month

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Fraud affects a large number of consumers and businesses, undermines the economy, and robs people of their savings and dignity. The RCMP Commercial Crime Branch estimates Canadian fraud to cost between $10 billion and $30 billion annually.

News Release Order F2010-019

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has ruled that the City of Edmonton cannot disclose the names of individuals who settled lawsuits against the Edmonton Police Service and other limited descriptive information about those individuals.

News Release Order F2010-022

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the University of Calgary properly withheld some information that had been requested by an individual, but that it improperly withheld other information and failed to meet its duty to assist.

Order F2010-019

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Order F2010-022

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PDT

News Release Order F2010-020

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Advanced Education and Technology did not establish it had authority to release personal information

News Release Order F2010-021

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has determined that the Calgary Police Service had collected and disclosed the personal information of a complainant in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Order F2010-020

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Advanced Education and Technology did not establish it had authority to release personal information

Order F2010-021

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Commissioner's Speech: "No" is No Longer an Option" Data Privacy Day 2011

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:00:00 PDT

News Release Order F2009-047

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:00:00 PDT

The Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined that Alberta Employment and Immigration properly withheld information that had been requested by an applicant, but that some information that it had withheld should be released

Order F2009-047

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PDT

News Release Order P2010-008

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has ordered Staples Canada Inc. to develop security arrangements and policies to protect the hard drives of customers who bring computers in for repair.

Order P2010-008

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has ordered Staples Canada Inc. to develop security arrangements and policies to protect the hard drives of customers who bring computers in for repair.

News Release Order F2009-046

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the City of Calgary properly withheld information about pensions of former employees.

News Release Order F2010-018

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that Alberta Employment and Immigration properly withheld records in relation to a workplace fatality

News Release Order P2010-018

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has found that Exxonmobil Canada Ltd. did not have authority to collect personal information of an individual, but that the company did not improperly use or disclose that information

Order F2009-046

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the City of Calgary properly withheld information about pensions of former employees.

Order F2010-018

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that Alberta Employment and Immigration properly withheld records in relation to a workplace fatality

Order P2010-018

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has found that Exxonmobil Canada Ltd. did not have authority to collect personal information of an individual, but that the company did not improperly use or disclose that information

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner's Annual Report for 2009-2010 has been released

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:00:00 PDT

News Release Order F2008-032

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security ordered to disclose information and to reconsider decision to withhold information from the KPMG Review of the Provincial Public Services Agreement

News Release Order F2010-016

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the University of Calgary properly withheld a record that had been requested by an individual.

Order F2008-032

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security ordered to disclose information and to reconsider decision to withhold information from the KPMG Review of the Provincial Public Services Agreement

Order F2010-016

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the University of Calgary properly withheld a record that had been requested by an individual.

News Release Order P2010-015

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that Stuart Olson Constructors Inc. properly withheld information but did not conduct an adequate search for records

News Release Orders P2010-016 and P2010-017

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has found that the Churchill Corporation failed to respond to an applicant within the timelines outlined in PIPA, but properly withheld information that had been requested

Order P2010-017

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has found that the Churchill Corporation failed to respond to an applicant within the timelines outlined in PIPA, but properly withheld information that had been requested

News Release Order F2010-013

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has ordered Alberta Health and Wellness to release information it withheld from an applicant regarding Group Commencement and Termination notices related to the payment of Alberta Health Care premiums.

Order F2010-013

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

News Release Order H2010-003

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Health Services ordered to disclose to an applicant his health information under the Health Information Act

News Release Order P2010-009

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined that Odyssey Health Services properly refused to correct information of an individual who had requested a number of changes to his personal information.

News Release Order P2010-012

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner determined that Desjardins Financial Security, an insurer, was not in contravention of the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) when it required an individual to complete the same form as her spouse when she applied for insurance as a dependent under her spouse’s company plan.

Order H2010-003

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Health Services ordered to disclose to an applicant his health information under the Health Information Act

Order P2010-009

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Order P2010-012

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

News Release Order F2010-015

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Transportation properly withheld documents related to reports on a high speed rail system in Alberta

News Release Order P2010-010

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that Anthony Clark International Insurance Brokers did not conduct an adequate search for records

Order F2010-015

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Transportation properly withheld documents related to reports on a high speed rail system in Alberta

Order P2010-010

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that Anthony Clark International Insurance Brokers did not conduct an adequate search for records

News Release Order F2009-041

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Workers' Compensation Board ordered to comply with Part 2 of FOIP and to ensure accuracy of information

Order F2009-041

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PDT

Workers' Compensation Board ordered to comply with Part 2 of FOIP and to ensure accuracy of information

F2010-D-003

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Information Bulletin - Taking Photographs of Students in Schools

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:40:00 PDT

From time to time, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner is asked when photographs can be taken within a school according to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.&

News Release Order F2010-012

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has found that notes provided to a Committee of Investigation are not subject to FOIP.

News Release Order P2010-013

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Calgary Co-operative Association Limited fully and accurately responded to an access request from a former employee of the organization.

News Release Order P2010-014

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Imperial Oil Limited collected and used accurate and complete information in a disciplinary letter to an employee

News Release: Seven stolen or lost laptops in one month, no encryption.

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

The Commissioner is once again scratching his head at the lack of proper security on portable computing devices containing personal information.

News Release: Taking photographs in schools

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

At this time of year when children are taking part in Christmas concerts and other holiday events, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner receives inquiries about taking pictures at these events.

Order F2010-012

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has found that notes provided to a Committee of Investigation are not subject to FOIP.

Order P2010-013

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Calgary Co-operative Association Limited fully and accurately responded to an access request from a former employee of the organization.

Order P2010-014

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Imperial Oil Limited collected and used accurate and complete information in a disciplinary letter to an employee

News Release - Christmas shopping tips to protect your privacy (to the tune of Winter Wonderland)

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

News Release Order F2010-011

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has upheld a decision by the County of Vermillion No. 24 to refuse a fee waiver request. Two landowners had requested records related to the County's refusal to grant a building permit and various other matters

News Release Order P2010-011

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has determined that Clean Harbors Lodging Services did not have authority to release personal information of a former employee to a potential employer

Order F2010-011

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Order P2010-011

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has determined that Clean Harbors Lodging Services did not have authority to release personal information of a former employee to a potential employer

News Release Order P2010-006

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Distillers Ltd. did not fulfill its duties under the Personal Information Protection Act following a request for information related to employment matters

News Release Order P2010-007

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Great West Life Assurance Company has been ordered to release some information that it withheld under the Personal Information Protection Act

Order P2010-006

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Distillers Ltd. did not fulfill its duties under the Personal Information Protection Act following a request for information related to employment matters

Order P2010-007

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Great West Life Assurance Company has been ordered to release some information that it withheld under the Personal Information Protection Act

Investigation Report F2010-IR-001

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Justice and Attorney General agrees that employee credit checks should not have been performed

News Release Investigation Report F2010-IR-001

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Alberta Justice and Attorney General agrees that employee credit checks should not have been performed

Cyber Bullying Know More

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:40:00 PDT

The presentations from the November 10 seminar held in Calgary are now available for viewing

Order F2010-010

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator finds Edmonton Police Service correctly refused to deny or confirm the existence of records.

News Release Order F2010-010

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator has determined that the Edmonton Police Service properly used a section of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act when it refused to confirm or deny the existence of records that had been requested by an applicant.

News Release Order P2010-002

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator found that Lafarge Canada did not comply with the notification requirements under the Personal Information Protection Act

Order P2010-002

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator found that Lafarge Canada did not comply with the notification requirements under the Personal Information Protection Act

Cyber Bullying Seminar to be held tomorrow, November 10 in Calgary

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:00:00 PDT

News Release Order F2010-003

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator determines organization lacks standing to make complaint against the Workers' Compensation Board

News Release Order F2010-009

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator rules Agriculture Financial Services Corporation did not release personal information when it released information about a farming operation.

Order F2010-003

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator determines organization lacks standing to make complaint against the Workers' Compensation Board

Order F2010-009

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator rules Agriculture Financial Services Corporation did not release personal information when it released information about a farming operation.

Privacy Commissioner of Canada makes public draft report on 2010 consultations and calls for further input

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

In the spring of 2010, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada held public consultations on online tracking, profiling and targeting, and cloud computing. The Office received 32 written submissions and held three public events in Toronto, Montreal and Calgary. These events were attended by representatives of industry and government, academics, and advocates, as well as members of the public.

Alberta news stories made possible by FOIP Act requests

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

The value of a strong Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act is better demonstrated than just asserted.

News Release Order F2006-033

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Commissioner Work has determined that the Edmonton Police Service properly ran queries on police information systems on a complainant in some cases, but not in others.

Order F2006-033

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 12:00:00 PDT

Commissioner Work has determined that the Edmonton Police Service properly ran queries on police information systems on a complainant in some cases, but not in others.

News Release Order P2008-010

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has determined that the Engel Brubaker Law Firm can continue to maintain a database that contains information related to Edmonton Police Service members who have or have allegedly been involved in misconduct.

News Release Order P2010-001

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has determined that Avonlea Photography Studio met its obligations under the Personal Information Protection Act following a complaint.

On October 8, 2010, Commissioner Work made a presentation to the Alberta Utilities Commission Alberta Smart Grid Inquiry

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Order P2008-010

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PDT

Order P2010-001

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has determined that Avonlea Photography Studio met its obligations under the Personal Information Protection Act following a complaint.

News Release Order F2010-007

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator confirms County of Thorhild No. 7's decision to withhold some information from a lawyer's bills of account.

News Release Order F2010-008

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator confirms Edmonton Police Service decision not to release portions of its training manual on officer safety.

News Release Order P2010-005

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Condominium corporation found in violation of Personal Information Protection Act

Order F2010-007

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator confirms County of Thorhild No. 7's decision to withhold some information from a lawyer's bills of account.

Order F2010-008

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator confirms Edmonton Police Service decision not to release portions of its training manual on officer safety.

Order P2010-005

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Condominium corporation found in violation of Personal Information Protection Act

Commissioner's Speech for Right to Know Week

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

On September 30, 2010, Commissioner Work spoke to a group in Edmonton about Access to Information and transparency in government.

News Release Order F2009-045

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator confirms decision by Edmonton Police Service not to disclose personal information

News Release Order P2010-004

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator finds that the Calgary Co-operative Association did not breach the Personal Information Protection Act

Order F2009-045

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PDT

Adjudicator confirms decision by Edmonton Police Service not to disclose personal information of a complainant.

Order P2010-004

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator finds that the Calgary Co-operative Association did not breach Personal Information Protection Act

Live Chat with Commissioner Work Friday Oct 1 2010 from 11 AM - Noon

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Share your thoughts and ideas on access to information during this live chat:

http://www.righttoknow.ca/chat/login.asp

News Release Order F2009-038

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An Adjudicator with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has ruled that the Edmonton Police Service properly withheld some records that had been requested by an Applicant. The Applicant had requested the entire file relating to the investigation of a motor vehicle accident.

News Release Order F2010-006

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has decided that he cannot review a decision by the Calgary Board of Education to refuse an individual's request to examine records rather than receive copies of those records.

News Release Order P2010-003

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has ordered Synergen Housing Co-Op Ltd. to stop disclosing the personal information of one of its members in contravention of PIPA.

Order F2009-038

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PDT

Order F2010-006

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has decided that he cannot review a decision by the Calgary Board of Education to refuse an individual's request to examine records rather than receive copies of those records.

Order P2010-003

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT

An adjudicator has ordered Synergen Housing Co-Op Ltd. to stop disclosing the personal information of one of its members in contravention of PIPA.

Right to Know Week - "Making Data Public", September 30

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner is hosting a half day seminar for Right to Know Week on September 30, 2010.