Introduction
The Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) is the legislative framework by which public bodies may collect, use, or disclose personal information and requires the protection of personal information held by public bodies. As well as allows public bodies to create, use and disclose non-personal data in limited circumstances.
For Albertans
Understand protection of privacy laws and how public bodies must administer POPA.
The Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) allows individuals to request the correction of their personal information.
A directory of the different types of personal information collected by public bodies while conducting business with or providing services to Albertans.
Right to ask for reviews of decisions made by Alberta public bodies and the resolution of complaints.
For public bodies
Public bodies must protect personal information under their control from unauthorized access, use, collection, disclosure or destruction.
POPA requires public bodies to establish and implement a privacy management program.
Understand protection of privacy laws and how public bodies must administer POPA.