The Government of Alberta is advancing modernization of its privacy and access to information legislation for the public sector. Updates to the legislation will increase clarity around responses to access to information requests as well as requirements for protecting personal information in the custody and control of the public body. Alberta has over 1,200 public bodies who are subject to the legislation, including Government of Alberta departments, agencies, boards and commissions.
These updates will improve transparency and ensure Albertan's privacy is protected. To support this work, it is critical that public bodies are appropriately informed and aware of the changes and understand their obligations. Contract is required to supplement department resources and meet deadlines.
Specifically requested is the completion of an Access Guide and Fact Sheets,
that will provide guidance and support to public bodies on processing FOIP requests under the new Access to Information Act.
Duties
- Develop an Access to Information Guide that provides guidance, support and interpretive information on the recent Access to Information Act. This guide will help public bodies remain compliant with the new legislation.
- Develop fact sheets related to provisions in the new Access to Information legislation that can be quick reference material for public bodies to use when implementing or applying the new legislation. Examples of fact sheets could include duty to assist, exceptions to access, time extensions, timeframe flow charts or diagrams.