Help Shape Alberta's New Privacy and Access to Information Rules
Official title: Privacy and access to information regulations engagement
Alberta passed two new laws in December 2024: one requiring government bodies to protect your personal information, and another making it easier to get information from government. Now they're writing the detailed rules. The catch? This engagement is mainly targeting public bodies and the Privacy Commissioner—not the general public.
Why This Matters
Ever tried to get information from the Alberta government? These rules will determine how easy—or hard—that process is. The privacy law affects how government handles your health records, tax info, and other personal data. If you care about government transparency or data protection, this shapes the fine print.
What Could Change
Public bodies will have to build privacy protections into new programs from the start. Government could proactively release more information without waiting for formal requests. Deadlines for responding to information requests may be extended during emergencies. Both laws take effect spring 2025.
Key Issues
- What specific requirements should be in the regulations to support the new privacy and access laws?
- What resources and information do public bodies need to comply with the new requirements?
How to Participate
- This engagement is primarily targeting Alberta public bodies and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner. No public submission method is currently available. Learn more about the Protection of Privacy Act or the Access to Information Act.