Category Archives: Privacy

Confidentiality versus Access to Information

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Dorab Colah

PDF Version: Confidentiality versus Access to Information Case commented on: Edmonton Police Service v Alberta (Information and Privacy Commissioner), 2012 ABQB 595 Introduction In any society, a healthy balance is needed to protect personal and private information, whilst also allowing … Continue reading →

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One Person, Two Universities, Three Alberta Cases

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Linda McKay-Panos

 PDF version: One Person, Two Universities, Three Alberta Cases  Cases Considered: Oleynik v University of Calgary, 2012 ABQB 189 (Case #1); University of Alberta v Alberta (Information and Privacy Commissioner), 2012 ABQB 247 (Case #2); Association of Academic Staff of … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court of Canada Saves Timing for the Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Linda McKay-Panos

PDF version: Supreme Court of Canada Saves Timing for the Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner  Decision considered: Alberta (Information and Privacy Commissioner) v Alberta Teachers’ Association, 2011 SCC 61 This case has been followed closely by those interested in information … Continue reading →

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“Amended Amended Redacted Document” Ordered Released to the Press and Public Fifteen Days after Judgment

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Linda McKay-Panos

 PDF version: “Amended Amended Redacted Document” Ordered Released to the Press and Public Fifteen Days after Judgment Case considered: Globe & Mail v Alberta, 2011 ABQB 363 (“Globe and Mail“) When the police want to obtain a search warrant, they … Continue reading →

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There’s no right to absolute privacy when you want to build something in a city

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Brian Seaman

PDF version: There’s no right to absolute privacy when you want to build something in a city  Case commented on: Edmonton (City) v. Alberta (Information and Privacy Commissioner), 2011 ABQB 226 There is no absolute right to privacy in the … Continue reading →

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