Introduction
Alberta has modernized its access to information legislation. The Access to Information Act (ATIA) came into on force on June 11, 2025, and replaces part of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The 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.
Find details about the new ATIA and the rules and processes to access records on the About Access to Information Act (ATIA) page.
For Albertans
Directory for public-sector ATI Coordinators.
Decide if filing an access to information (ATI) request to a public body is your best option and how to make one when you are ready.
Find steps to take when you would like a review of an access-related decision made by a public body in Alberta.
Find resources for Albertans to understand the ATIA.
For public bodies
For public bodies to understand their responsibilities in administering the ATIA.
Make a statistical submission or request an update to the ATI Coordinator Directory.
Related
- Protection of Privacy Act (POPA)
- Health Information Act (HIA)
- Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
- Federal – Personal Information Protection Electronics Document Act (PIPEDA)
- Federal – Privacy Act