In a rare move, the privacy commissioner issued a statement Tuesday to clarify how Alberta’s privacy laws protect the identities of students who join gay-straight alliances at school. Continue reading
Emily Eaton, an associate professor at the University of Regina, will meet the institution in court over energy sector research funding details. Continue reading
Edmonton police have in some cases refused to name accused murderers, citing privacy laws. The policy has left an award-winning journalist and law experts baffled. Continue reading
The Edmonton Police Service’s new policy of not releasing the names of all homicide victims has been met with mounting questions and concerns raised by local media and politicians but at a news conference on Monday, Edmonton Police Chief Rod Knecht defended the practise. Continue reading
Alberta’s information commissioner says her office can’t do its job properly unless the government overhauls the province’s privacy law. Continue reading
Alberta’s information and privacy commissioner slammed the way the government handles Freedom of Information and Protection requests, saying that Albertans are not receiving timely responses. Continue reading
Alberta’s privacy commissioner says the office of former premier Alison Redford broke the law by using and leaking personal information about cabinet officials. Continue reading
Ella Grant hopes a ruling from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Alberta protects transgender students from being “outed” by teachers in school. Continue reading
Saskatchewan’s new Information and Privacy Commissioner is recommending sweeping changes to what he calls outdated legislation. Continue reading
Alberta’s incoming premier Rachel Notley has called an immediate halt to all shredding in government departments amid allegations of documents being illegally destroyed. Continue reading