Personal Information Protection Act

• B.C. Canadian Tire stores broke privacy laws with facial ID technology: report

  Twelve Canadian Tire stores were using the technology for about three years but the systems were removed and the information destroyed.

  Tech

  Apr 20, 2023
  
• Commissioner finds Babylon health app not consistent with privacy guidelines

  Alberta's Privacy Commissioner has found that the Babylon by Telus Health app wasn't complying with the Health Information Act and Personal Information Protection Act.

  Consumer

  Jul 29, 2021
  
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• Alberta privacy commissioner clarifies privacy laws and rules about GSAs

  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.

  Politics

  Jun 18, 2019
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• Alberta Privacy Commissioner investigating use of facial recognition software in Calgary malls

  Alberta's Information and Privacy Commissioner is investigating the use of facial recognition software in Calgary malls after a shopper recognized code in a digital directory.

  Consumer

  Aug 3, 2018
• Alberta legislative committee wants input on Personal Information Privacy Act

  A legislative committee is looking for feedback from Albertans as it reviews the Personal Information Protection Act.

  Politics

  Jan 18, 2016