Access to Information and Protection of Privacy
The City of Fort Saskatchewan follows Alberta's Access to Information Act (ATIA) and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) to ensure transparency and safeguard personal information. These provincial laws outline how public bodies manage access to records and protect privacy. Use the forms and resources below to request municipal records, correct personal information, and report privacy incidents.
Access to Information (ATI) Requests
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, there is no application fee. Administrative fees may apply in certain circumstances.
General Information Requests
If you are requesting records that do not contain your own personal information, a $25 application fee is required. Additional fees may apply depending on the scope of the request. Processing begins once the application fee has been received.
Payment Options
The $25 application fee can be paid in person or over the phone by credit card, debit, cash, or cheque. Cheques must be made payable to the City of Fort Saskatchewan. Please do not mail cash.
If you would rather complete a paper form, you can download and submit the PDF version.
Privacy Management Program
All public bodies are required under section 25 of POPA to establish and maintain a Privacy Management Program (PMP).
The City's PMP outlines how personal information is protected and how the City complies with privacy legislation. It includes:
- Policies and procedures
- Staff training and awareness
- Administrative and technical safeguards
- Privacy risk management processes
- Privacy breach response procedures
Request to Correct Personal Information
If you believe personal information held by the City contains an error or omission, you may request a correction.
Requests can be made for factual information only and cannot be used to challenge opinions.
If you would rather complete a paper form, you can download and submit the PDF version.
Download the Request to Correct Personal Information Form (PDF).
Report a Privacy Incident
A privacy incident occurs when personal information is lost, accessed, used, or disclosed without authorization.
If you believe the City has improperly collected, used, or disclosed your personal information, you can submit a privacy incident report.
If you would rather complete a paper form, you can download and submit the PDF version.