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Guide to providing counselling services in school jurisdictions

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The purpose of this guide is to present counsellors employed by local public bodies with some of the issues surrounding the collection, use and disclosure of personal information in a school or... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to present counsellors employed by local public bodies with some of the issues surrounding the collection, use and disclosure of personal information in a school or workplace setting. It will assist them in discussions with their FOIP Coordinator and legal counsel (where required) to ensure their practices comply with the FOIP Act.

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Conducting surveys : a guide to privacy protection

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This guide explores these privacy compliance challenges. Its purpose is to assist staff of public bodies to look at the component steps of survey research from a privacy perspective and for... More ≫

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This guide explores these privacy compliance challenges. Its purpose is to assist staff of public bodies to look at the component steps of survey research from a privacy perspective and for compliance with Part 2 of the FOIP Act. It is not intended to be a primer for survey research.

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FOIP : frequently asked questions for public libraries

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The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act aims to strike a balance between the public’s right to know and the individual’s right to privacy, as those rights relate to... More ≫

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The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act aims to strike a balance between the public’s right to know and the individual’s right to privacy, as those rights relate to information held by public bodies in Alberta.

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FOIP : frequently asked questions for Metis settlements

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The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act aims to strike a balance between the public’s right to know and the individual’s right to privacy, as those rights relate to... More ≫

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The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act aims to strike a balance between the public’s right to know and the individual’s right to privacy, as those rights relate to information held by public bodies in Alberta.

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FOIP : frequently asked questions for school jurisdictions

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The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act aims to strike a balance between the public’s right to know and the individual’s right to privacy, as those rights relate to... More ≫

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The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act aims to strike a balance between the public’s right to know and the individual’s right to privacy, as those rights relate to information held by public bodies in Alberta.

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Human resources guide for local public bodies

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This guide was developed to assist human resources staff in local public bodies to identify information that can be routinely released upon request. It also outlines considerations when disclosing... More ≫

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This guide was developed to assist human resources staff in local public bodies to identify information that can be routinely released upon request. It also outlines considerations when disclosing information under section 40 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and when responding to a formal request. Staff working for health care bodies should be aware that health information about employees of these public bodies may fall within the scope of the Health Information Act. Some information is provided at the end of this guide but you should consult with your FOIP/HIA contact for additional guidance.

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Using and disclosing personal information in school jurisdictions

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This paper discusses the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act issues related to collecting, using and disclosing the personal information of students and parents in a school setting. More ≫

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This paper discusses the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act issues related to collecting, using and disclosing the personal information of students and parents in a school setting.

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FOIP discussion paper : school promotional video production

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FOIP Discussion Papers are intended to highlight how the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act may apply to a particular issue or situation, for the purpose of promoting discussion... More ≫

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FOIP Discussion Papers are intended to highlight how the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act may apply to a particular issue or situation, for the purpose of promoting discussion within interested public bodies. They are not a substitute for legal advice.

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FOIP : frequently asked questions for housing management bodies

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The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act aims to strike a balance between the public’s right to know and the individual’s right to privacy, as those rights relate to... More ≫

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The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act aims to strike a balance between the public’s right to know and the individual’s right to privacy, as those rights relate to information held by public bodies in Alberta.

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FOIP discussion paper : video yearbooks

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FOIP Discussion Papers are intended to highlight how the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act may apply to a particular issue or situation, for the purpose of promoting discussion... More ≫

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FOIP Discussion Papers are intended to highlight how the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act may apply to a particular issue or situation, for the purpose of promoting discussion within interested public bodies. They are not a substitute for legal advice.

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