Interested in working in the challenging, changing and rewarding field of access to information and privacy? Our office has two openings for Senior Information and Privacy Managers. Learn more about this exciting opportunity at oipc.ab.ca/about-us/emplo…

Our office & other privacy regulators in Canada are calling for action on deceptive design patterns that undermine privacy rights. Organizations are urged to build privacy & the best interests of young people into design of websites & apps. oipc.ab.ca/canadian-priva…

Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod is strongly recommending improvements to proposed new public sector #access and #privacy bills for Alberta before they are passed oipc.ab.ca/alberta-inform…

Canadian privacy authorities, including our office, have issued a joint resolution to guide responsible disclosure of personal information in situations involving intimate partner violence. oipc.ab.ca/federal-provin…

Our latest annual report is now available on our website. It describes work over the year which includes process improvements to create efficiencies; engagement & recommendations for new access & privacy laws; and recent challenges to privacy. Read more at oipc.ab.ca/information-an…

Our commissioner, along with counterparts across Canada, is calling on all Canadian governments to set a new standard in government operations and adopt a collective commitment to fostering a culture of transparency. Read more at oipc.ab.ca/canadas-inform…

Commissioner Diane McLeod will speak at a virtual gathering tomorrow on upcoming changes to one of Alberta's information & privacy laws. The session will focus on impacts on public bodies & citizens and on changes to OIPC responsibilities. Please join us.

As part of #DataPrivacyWeek activities, our Commissioner Diane McLeod is pleased to take part in this Friday's free "Top of Mind" webinar hosted by the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner . Go to oipc.sk.ca/media/webinars/ and click on "Top of Mind" Data Privacy Webinar 2025 and then on Register!

A former AHS employee has been fined for unauthorized disclosure of health information contrary to HIA. In a news release, Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod notes the need for changes to the law oipc.ab.ca/former-alberta…

Our office has issued a news release on the #PowerSchool #cybersecurity incident, with comments from the #Commissioner about the work the #OIPC is doing and suggestions for possible courses of action for those affected. Read more at oipc.ab.ca/alberta-inform…

The OIPC has shared #engagement #survey results regarding potential amendments to the #HealthInformationAct #HIA Read more at oipc.ab.ca/whats-new/

Alberta's Information & Privacy Commissioner is pleased to see several recommendations from her office reflected in the recent final report on #PIPA from the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship. oipc.ab.ca/information-an…

Commissioner McLeod is pleased to take part in a panel at this week's Vancouver Internat'l Privacy & Security Summit. She'll discuss Alberta's new Protection of Privacy Act incl features which will allow Govt of Alta & other public bodies to use personal information in new ways.

Looking for a unique opportunity to use your skills & abilities to help protect the privacy & access rights of Albertans? Our office has an opening for a Senior Information & Privacy Manager. Go to oipc.ab.ca & click on the About menu to learn more.

Commissioner Diane McLeod is highlighting Albertans' #privacy options in light of a recent #23andMe bankruptcy filing in the United States. Read our news release at oipc.ab.ca/news/news-rele…

The Information and Privacy Commissioner has found the Government of Alberta non-compliant with the FOIP Act, after a 21-month investigation into the processing of access to information requests. Read the news release & investigation report at oipc.ab.ca/information-an…

Looking for an exciting opportunity to use your skills in an office dedicated to protecting the access & privacy rights of Albertans? If so, come join our adjudication team. We're seeking two adjudication case managers, based in Edmonton. For info, go to oipc.ab.ca/about-us/emplo…

The intersection of privacy & access with high tech is fast-growing & cutting-edge. Be a part of it. We’re recruiting for 3 positions this month, a Senior Information & Privacy Manager & 2 Adjudication Case Managers. Learn more at oipc.ab.ca/about-us/emplo…

The Commissioner has issued comments on emerging developments in the PowerSchool cybersecurity incident. Read more at oipc.ab.ca/whats-new/

Commissioner McLeod provides comments on strengths & weaknesses of regulations accompanying Alberta's new #access & #privacy laws...and highlights resources developed by the #OIPC to assist Albertans with the new laws. oipc.ab.ca/information-an…