Overview of the FOIP Act
There are two main components to the FOIP Act: (i) Freedom of Information, i.e. right of access; and (ii) Protection of Privacy, i.e. right to privacy.
Access to Information & Privacy
As a publicly funded institution, the University of Calgary is subject to Alberta's FOIP Act.
For the purposes of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSA 2000, c F-25 (FOIP Act), the Board of Governors has designated the General Counsel as "Head"; the Head is accountable for all decisions made under the FOIP Act.
Under the authority of the Head, day-to-day implementation and administration of requirements of the FOIP Act is delegated to the FOIP Coordinator. Furthermore, pursuant to Section 85 of the FOIP Act, the Head has delegated specific duties, powers, or functions of the Head as outlined in the Delegation of Authority Policy.
What we do
Hover over each component below to learn more.
For more information, please refer to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Health Information Act (HIA)
Physicians who bill Alberta Health Care for the provision of a health service are considered custodians under the HIA and they are personally responsible for managing patient files in accordance with the provisions of the act. However, when a physician operates under the auspices of the University or a University clinic and stores health information on University systems, the University assumes responsibility for creating and maintaining a secure operating environment.