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Can you summarize Personal Information Protection Act (Provincial - Alberta - Employment Related)?
Personal Information Protection Act (Provincial - Alberta - Employment Related) > Using personal information
Short Summary
The Personal Information Protection Act governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by organizations. Consent is required for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, except in limited circumstances where use without consent is allowed. Consent can be given verbally, in writing, or implied. Individuals have the right to withdraw or change their consent, subject to legal limitations. Organizations can only collect, use, or disclose personal information for the purposes provided in the notice and to the extent reasonable for that purpose. There are specific exemptions where personal information can be used without consent, such as when it is in the person’s interests, authorized by a statute or regulation, for an investigation or legal proceeding, or for archival or research purposes. The document does not mention specific penalties for non-compliance.
Whom does it apply to?
Organizations that collect, use, or disclose personal information
What does it govern?
Collection, use, and disclosure of personal information
What are exemptions?
Limited circumstances where personal information can be used without consent
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for non-compliance are not mentioned in the provided document
Jurisdiction
Alberta