Alberta OIPC

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Our office has just launched a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Template & Completion Guide to help public bodies meet the PIA requirements of the Protection of Privacy Act & its regulations. Read more at oipc.ab.ca/news/news-rele…

Our office once again took part in an annual global #privacy sweep, which this past year examined websites, games & apps used by children. The report, which focuses on children's privacy, includes both encouraging & worrisome results. Read more at oipc.ab.ca/office-of-the-…

The #privacy risks of #AI generated imagery have raised concerns worldwide. Our office joined 60 other signatories from around the globe in a joint statement setting out expectations for organizations developing & using AI content oipc.ab.ca/alberta-oipc-p…

Looking for an exciting opportunity to join our team of dedicated access & privacy professionals? Could you be the right person to fill a key position at the OIPC? We're looking for a new Director of Case Resolution. Find out more at oipc.ab.ca/about-us/emplo…

Have your say on changes to Alberta’s private sector privacy law. The gov't is inviting you to share your views via an online survey to help modernize PIPA, which sets out how private organizations collect, use, disclose and protect personal information. alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

Commissioner McLeod joined colleagues from BC & Ontario today to speak to a symposium in Toronto on #health privacy legislation reform. Other speakers with expertise in #privacy & #data management discussed AI, patient expectations & the reality of health data use.

As Data Privacy Week concludes, we invite you to read a joint statement about AI & child rights. We join our partners in urging stakeholders to ensure AI is designed, developed, deployed & governed in a way that respects, protects & promotes child rights itu.int/en/ITU-D/Cyber…

New Podcast Episode! In part 2 of AI and Child digital privacy, Commissioner Grace Hession David and Deputy Commissioner Diane Aldridge focus on the increasing privacy dangers connected to children and the use of artificial intelligence chatbots oipc.sk.ca/un-redacted-th…

Our office is pleased to join our colleagues across the country in marking Data Privacy Week and placing a focus on protection of privacy. Read on to see a message from the Privacy Commissioner of Canada on #DPW2026.

Today marks the start of Data Privacy Week, a chance for all of us to think about the protection of personal information. Our office is using this opportunity to highlight our ongoing work to protect the privacy rights of children and youth. Read more at oipc.ab.ca/children-a-key…

Our 2024-25 Annual Report has been tabled in the Alberta legislature. The report highlights activities & challenges throughout 2024-25, incl legislative reform, abandoned health records & the high number of judicial reviews. Read more at oipc.ab.ca/information-an…

Commissioner Diane McLeod is raising concerns about significant gaps in a bill which will amend Alberta's Health Information Act. #healthinformation #AI #privacy #privacymanagement Read more at oipc.ab.ca/alberta-inform…

As Canada marks #NationalChildDay, Canada’s privacy regulators call for the protection of children’s privacy rights in the development of educational technologies #EdTEch #PrioritizePrivacy Read more at oipc.ab.ca/canadas-privac…

Alberta and Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioners have published investigation reports into the massive privacy breach involving PowerSchool education technology used by schools in their respective provinces. Read more at oipc.ab.ca/ontario-and-al…

When gov'ts share clear reliable information, we all benefit. Cdn information regulators, incl our office, are calling on gov'ts to modernize access to information laws, proactively disclose records, and ensure the integrity of public info. Read more at oipc.ab.ca/canadas-inform…

This week, our office is working with data protection & privacy authorities from around the world to examine & assess websites & apps commonly used by children. It's one of the ways that we work to protect children's privacy. Read more at oipc.ab.ca/oipc-alberta-t…

As we close off Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, OIPC Alberta reminds you of the importance of getting cyber safe and staying secure online. Learn more at cyberalberta.ca

Cdn information & privacy regulators have concluded two days of fruitful discussions & informative presentations at their annual #FPT meeting in Banff, hosted by OIPC Alberta. Read our joint news release at oipc.ab.ca/canadas-inform…

Cdn information & privacy regulators are spending part of this week's annual #FPT mtg being briefed on emerging #access & #privacy issues by experts in fields such as AI & cybersecurity. Our office is delighted to host this year's mtg & showcase Alberta to our visitors.