Protection of Privacy
On January 16, 2008 the protection of privacy provisions (Part IV) of the ATIPPA were proclaimed into force. 
These provisions limit the extent and means by which public bodies can collect personal information, as well as the extent to which public bodies can use and disclose that information. Part IV requires public bodies to make every reasonable effort to ensure that personal information is accurate and complete, to make reasonable security arrangements against unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure or disposal of personal information, and to retain certain personal information about an individual in order to allow that individual a reasonable opportunity to obtain access to the information.
“Personal information” is defined in the ATIPPA as “recorded information about an identifiable individual.” It includes, but is not limited to:
- Name, address and telephone number
- Race, ethnicity, religious or political beliefs
- Age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status
- Identifying numbers and symbols
- Fingerprints, blood type and inheritable characteristics
- Health care status or history
- Educational, financial, criminal or employment status or history
- Opinions about you
- Your personal views or opinions
If you believe that your personal information, in the custody or under the control of a public body, has been improperly collected, used or disclosed, is not accurate or complete, has not been adequately protected, or has not been retained for the minimum period, you may file a complaint with this Office at no cost to you by completing our Privacy Complaint Form.
Complaints may be mailed, dropped off, or sent by fax or email. Those sent by e-mail must contain a scanned copy of a signed and dated request for review or complaint form, otherwise they will not be accepted. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this process please contact our Office and we will assist you.