Personal Information Protection Act (Alberta)
Provincially regulated private-sector organizations and businesses in Alberta, and in some cases non-profit organizations.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Status: In force. The official consolidation opened says current as of September 1, 2025; no later amendment was found, but none was ruled out.
What to check
- Get consent to collect, use or disclose personal information unless the Act provides otherwise. Source
- Tell people your purposes and who can answer questions, before or at the time of collection. Source
- Take responsibility for service providers' compliance and designate someone responsible for complying with the Act. Source
- Notify the Commissioner without unreasonable delay of a loss or unauthorized access or disclosure where a reasonable person would see a real risk of significant harm. Source
- Tell people how to access your policies and name a contact when using a service provider outside Canada, and record the country and purposes. Source
Penalties
Fines of up to $10,000 for individuals and up to $100,000 for other persons.