Effective June 11, 2025 the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) was repealed when the Access to Information Act (ATIA) and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) were proclaimed into force.
ATIA allows access to records held by public bodies in Alberta and is the cornerstone of an open, accessible and accountable public body. It aims to strike a balance between the public’s right to know information, and protecting confidential information required to ensure effective operations of government and public bodies.
POPA is the legislative framework by which public bodies may collect, use or disclose personal information and requires the protection of personal information held by public bodies. As well, it allows public bodies to create, use and disclose non-personal data in limited circumstances.
St. Albert Public Schools is committed to ensuring fair practice rules are maintained for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information within the custody or under the control of the school board.
When the school board collects personal information directly from individuals about whom the information is about, these individuals are entitled to be advised of:
- the legal authority for the collection;
- the purpose for which the information is collected; and
- the title, business address and business telephone number of an officer or employee of the public body who can answer the individual's questions about the collection.
The information collected on the school registration form contains personal information covered by ATIA and POPA. This information is collected pursuant to the provisions of the Education Act, its regulations and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This information is required in order to properly register your child within St. Albert Public Schools, and is necessary and related directly to the school board's obligation to provide each student with an educational program that meets their needs, to provide a safe and secure school environment, to protect the child's rights and to determine eligibility for programming and funding.