Overview
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the FOIP Act) aims to strike a balance between the public’s right to know and an individual’s right to privacy, as these rights relate to information held by public-sector bodies in Alberta.
Find out more about Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP).
FOIP information for:
Albertans
Resources
Related legislation
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act)
- Health Information Act (HIA)
- Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
- Personal Information Protection Electronics Document Act (PIPEDA) is the Canadian privacy law for some private-sector entities operating in Alberta such as airlines or banks.
Contact
Connect with the FOIP/PIPA help desk to ask questions about the collection, use, disclosure and privacy of information within Alberta.
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