Access to Information and Protection of Privacy

The City of Fort Saskatchewan follows the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Acts to ensure transparency and safeguard personal information. These provincial laws outline how public bodies manage access to records and protect privacy. Learn how to request municipal records, understand your rights, and access forms and fee details for submitting an information request.

Effective June 11, 2025, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) has been replaced by the Access to Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act. This is a new provincial legislation that guides how public bodies manage access to records and protect personal information.

This updated legislation includes transparency and accountability measures as well as provisions for privacy protections. It outlines the process for requesting access to records held by public bodies and sets out the requirements for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

Making an Access to Information (ATI) Request

Any individual may submit a formal request for access to records held by the City.

• Personal Information Requests:
  If you are requesting access to your own personal information, no initial application fee is required. However, administrative fees may apply in certain cases.

• General Information Requests:
  If you are requesting access to general information or records that are not your own personal information, a $25 application fee is required. Depending on the scope of the request, additional fees may be assessed.