Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

This site provides information to help public bodies comply with Alberta's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act). Public bodies include Government of Alberta ministries, boards, agencies and commissions, as well as school boards, post-secondary educational institutions, municipalities, police services and commissions, health care bodies, Metis settlements, public libraries, drainage and irrigation districts, and housing management bodies.

The FOIP Act does not apply to private businesses, non-profit organizations or professional regulatory organizations operating in Alberta. In these cases, Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) will apply. For information about PIPA, visit the Private Sector Privacy web site at www.pipa.gov.ab.ca.

Individuals wishing to make a complaint about a public body's response to their freedom of information request or the improper handling of their personal information by a public body should contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for Alberta by phoning 1-888-878-4044 or visit the Commissioner's web site at www.oipc.ab.ca for more information.