Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

Legislative Assembly of Alberta


Description
Enforces Alberta's freedom of information and privacy laws.

Service provides:

  • regulation of Alberta's laws involving the access to information and protection of privacy
  • advocacy to ensure that public bodies, health custodians, and private sector organizations uphold these laws
  • guidelines for conducting the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information used by public bodies, health custodians, health service providers, and private sector organizations
  • the opportunity and right for individuals to request access to all information in the custody or control of public bodies, health records in the custody or under the control of health service providers, and their own personal information

Includes:

  • assurance that public bodies are in compliance with the provisions in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act
  • assurance that health service providers are in compliance with the provisions in the Health Information Act (HIA)
  • guidelines regarding the collection use and disclosure of personal information through the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, To access service:
  • call to arrange an appointment
  • visit website for more information

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
1-888-878-4044
Telephone
780-422-6860
Fax
780-422-5682
Web Site
https://oipc.ab.ca
Email
generalinfo@oipc.ab.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Includes:
  • accessible parking
  • ramps
  • automatic doors
  • elevators
  • accessible washrooms
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
October 11, 2023
Address
9925 109 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5K 2J8
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM. Closed statutory holidays.