Privacy Regulations in Alberta

Canada's federal private-sector privacy law based on 10 fair information principles. Requires express consent for sensitive data and implied consent for less sensitive data. OPC guidance addresses cookies and online behavioral advertising. The CPPA replacement bill died January 2025; a new bill is expected.

Alberta's PIPA is recognized as substantially similar to PIPEDA, covering provincially regulated private-sector organizations. The OIPC has binding order-making power — stronger than PIPEDA's OPC which issues only recommendations. Express consent is required for sensitive data, implied for non-sensitive.