Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
 

• To make public bodies more open and accountable by providing the public with the right of access to records, and
• To protect personal information from unauthorized collection, use, or disclosure by public bodies.

This site contains information about the University's access to information and privacy protection strategies and initiatives. This site provides specific guidance to individuals wishing to access records held by the University. It also provides guidance for faculty and staff that collect, use and disclose personal information on behalf of the University in the course of their authorized activities. Additionally, the site enables anyone whose personal information is maintained by the University to learn more about what steps are taken to protect his or her privacy.

If you have any questions or concerns about the University's approach to providing access to information or protecting privacy, please contact Ledean Moysey, FOIP/Policy Coordinator, by telephone at (780) 675-6567 or email ledeanm@athabascau.ca.

• Government Of Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
• FOIP: Guidelines and Practices: 2009 Edition 
• Copy of FOIP Act 
• Copy of FOIP Regulation 
• Alberta Government - FOIP Legislation
• Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner - Orders and Investigation Reports
• Post-Secondary Institutions (FOIP) Coordinators 
• Alberta Government Services
• Privacy Impact Assessment - Full Questionnaire (word)
• Privacy Impact Assessment - Instructions and Annotated Questionnaire (word)  

• Amendments to the FOIP Act
• Consent Forms
• Contact Information
• Designation of Head
• Delegation Authority
• FOIP Fees
• Directory of Records
• Introduction
• General Information (Contact and Mandate)
• Common Administrative Records
• Common Operational Records
• General Office Records 
• Personal Information Banks
• Request to Access Information
• Request to Correct Personal Information
• Request for Review 
• Procedures for Handling FOIP Access Requests
• Procedures for Handling FOIP Requests for Correction to Personal Information
• Chart 1 - Model FOIP Request (No extension to Time Limit) (Word)
• Chart 2 - Model FOIP Request (Third Party Notice Required) (Word)
• FOIP Presentation (Powerpoint)

• Access to Information Policy 
• Records Management Policy
• Protection of Privacy Policy
• Sharing a Student's Personal Information Within Athabasca University Policy