Alberta updating its Freedom of Information Privacy Act [Video]

As the digital world we live in continues to evolve, the province is looking to refresh its “outdated” privacy laws.

On Wednesday, the United Conservative Party (UCP) tabled legislation to replace its Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIP) with two separate pieces of legislation.

One would deal with protection and privacy and the other would address access to information.

The FOIP act, passed in 1995, and hasn’t been updated in more than 20 years. During this time, the rise of the internet and social media has changed how data is collected, especially going from paper to digital.

The province hopes by separating the act into two legislations, it will streamline the process.

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Bill 33: Protection of Privacy Act

The proposed Protection of Privacy Act, Bill 33, would build on existing legislation and offer “stronger privacy protections” within government services.

“In …