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Burden of proof

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The purpose of this Bulletin is to explain who has the burden of proof in the Commissioner’s review processes and how the burden of proof is met. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions... More ≫

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The purpose of this Bulletin is to explain who has the burden of proof in the Commissioner’s review processes and how the burden of proof is met. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to October 31, 2009.

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Paramountcy

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This Bulletin provides guidance to ministries on deciding whether it is necessary to establish a paramountcy. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the... More ≫

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This Bulletin provides guidance to ministries on deciding whether it is necessary to establish a paramountcy. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to December 31, 2008.

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Fee estimates

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The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the FOIP Act) provides that the right of access to records in the custody or under the control of a public body is subject to the payment... More ≫

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The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the FOIP Act) provides that the right of access to records in the custody or under the control of a public body is subject to the payment of any required fee. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to December 31, 2008.

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Common or integrated programs or services

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This Bulletin will consider what constitutes a common or integrated program or service and the conditions that apply to disclosure for the purposes of a common or integrated program or service.... More ≫

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This Bulletin will consider what constitutes a common or integrated program or service and the conditions that apply to disclosure for the purposes of a common or integrated program or service. The Bulletin will also offer examples of programs and services to which section 40(1)(i) may apply, and suggestions for public bodies establishing common or integrated programs and services. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to December 31, 2008.

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Law enforcement

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This Bulletin is intended to supplement FOIP Guidelines and Practices, produced by Access and Privacy, Service Alberta, by providing an overview of the way the Act applies to law enforcement. This... More ≫

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This Bulletin is intended to supplement FOIP Guidelines and Practices, produced by Access and Privacy, Service Alberta, by providing an overview of the way the Act applies to law enforcement. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to December 31, 2008.

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Third party notice

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The purpose of this Bulletin is to explain, in more detail than in FOIP Guidelines and Practices, when third party notice should be given and how notice should be given, as well as to offer some... More ≫

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The purpose of this Bulletin is to explain, in more detail than in FOIP Guidelines and Practices, when third party notice should be given and how notice should be given, as well as to offer some practical suggestions to ensure compliance with the notice provisions (sections 30 and 31) of the Act. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to December 31, 2008.

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E-Mail : access and privacy considerations

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This FOIP Bulletin is intended to assist public bodies in complying with their obligations under the FOIP Act by highlighting the access and privacy protection issues raised by e-mail. It does not... More ≫

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This FOIP Bulletin is intended to assist public bodies in complying with their obligations under the FOIP Act by highlighting the access and privacy protection issues raised by e-mail. It does not address other management issues relating to e-mail, such as records management, e-mail monitoring or the development of a general policy on the use of e-mail. Information regarding these issues is available in the Guide to Managing Electronic Mail in the Government of Alberta, which is published on the Records and Information Management website. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to December 31, 2008.

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Business contact information

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The purpose of this Bulletin is to offer public bodies guidance on the disclosure of business contact information under section 40(1)(bb.1) of the Act. This Bulletin also reviews a public body’s... More ≫

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The purpose of this Bulletin is to offer public bodies guidance on the disclosure of business contact information under section 40(1)(bb.1) of the Act. This Bulletin also reviews a public body’s obligations under Part 2 of the Act with respect to the collection, use, accuracy, protection, and retention of business contact information. Included as well is a discussion of access to business contact information under Part 1 of the Act. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to December 31, 2008.

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Personal information of deceased persons

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This Bulletin provides an overview of the FOIP Act as it relates to the personal information of deceased individuals, reviewing the general and some specific provisions that apply to deceased... More ≫

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This Bulletin provides an overview of the FOIP Act as it relates to the personal information of deceased individuals, reviewing the general and some specific provisions that apply to deceased individuals. The Bulletin also considers the application of the FOIP Act to the information of deceased individuals in different contexts. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to December 31, 2008.

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Consent and authentication

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This Bulletin explains the new provisions for consent in section 7 and provides guidance with respect to the policies or “rules” that public bodies must establish in order to accept consent... More ≫

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This Bulletin explains the new provisions for consent in section 7 and provides guidance with respect to the policies or “rules” that public bodies must establish in order to accept consent electronically or orally. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to December 31, 2008.

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