Have a say on Alberta’s private-sector privacy law

The Personal Information Protection Act sets the rules for how private organizations collect, use, disclose and protect personal information. The act came into force in 2004 and has not been substantially updated since 2010, despite significant changes in technology, data use and public expectations around privacy.

Modernizing the act is an important step in ensuring Albertans have the strongest privacy protections in today's digital world. Updates will explore ways to strengthen privacy rights, align with global standards and support innovation, while ensuring personal information is respected and protected.

"Albertans expect the strongest privacy protections in the country, and we want to hear directly from them to help shape the updated Protection of Privacy Act. This engagement process is extremely important to help shape modern, effective privacy laws that protect personal information while supporting innovation and business within our province."

As part of this modernization process, Albera's government will be conducting a public consultation process from Feb. 2 to May 1. This includes an online survey that will run Feb. 2 to Feb. 16. Input from Albertans, subject-matter experts, private organizations and the information and privacy commissioner will be carefully considered to help inform potential updates to the act and its regulation.

Alberta's government has been engaging with stakeholders on privacy legislation since 2021. This renewed engagement will help confirm priorities, assess impacts on organizations and ensure future changes reflect Albertans' expectations and today's digital realities.

Related information

• Personal Information Protection Act
• Personal Information Protection Act Engagement