Service Alberta helps to protect Albertans’ privacy and ensures appropriate access to information by administering the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), and by managing the government’s records and information.
The department also develops strategies, policies and service delivery practices for maximizing and standardizing the use of information and communications technology (ICT) across the government through the corporate Information and Services Strategy.
Information
Access and Privacy
Information about Alberta’s legislation that protects your personal information and provides a process for accessing records held by government and local public bodies. Read moreAlberta SuperNet
The Alberta SuperNet was built to connect public institutions across the province – schools, hospitals, colleges, universities, libraries, and municipal offices – to a broadband network for high-speed Internet access, video conferencing, and other services. It’s a network of fibre cables and towers currently reaching 429 communities across Alberta. Read moreFinal Mile Rural Connectivity Initiative
The Final Mile Rural Connectivity Initiative (FMRCI) is a joint effort between Service Alberta and Agriculture and Rural Development to connect unserved Alberta households to high-speed Internet. Read moreAlberta Government Library
The Alberta Government Library provides a full range of library services to Government of Alberta ministries, boards and agencies as part of the shared services provided by Service Alberta. Read moreCIO Council
CIO Council takes a leadership role in managing information and technology to make government more efficient and eliminating unnecessary processes. Read moreRecords and Information Management
Service Alberta coordinates the government-wide records and information management program and provides associated support services to ministries and affiliated government bodies. Read moreTechnology Initiatives
The Alberta government is investing in technologies to improve the delivery of programs and services for Albertans. Read moreQuick Links
Access to Information and Privacy
- Access to Motor Vehicle Information Regulation
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP)
- Health Information Act
- Identity Theft
- Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (external site)
- PIPA Review Final Report (pdf)
- Private Sector Privacy
Information Management and Technology
