Privacy Policy
The City of Wetaskiwin is dedicated to safeguarding personal information and ensuring appropriate access to municipal records. Residents have the right to understand how their information is protected and to request access to City records in accordance with applicable legislation. This website may contain links to other websites. The City of Wetaskiwin is not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites.
Access to Information Act (ATIA) and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA)
By visiting this website, the City may obtain some limited information about you, including your IP address, the name of your ISP and information concerning your browser and operating system.
All records of the City are subject to the Access to Information Act (ATIA) and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). While ATIA gives a person the right to access records in the City’s custody or control, it also prohibits the City from disclosing personal or business information when such disclosure would be harmful to the individual’s business interests or would be an unreasonable invasion of personal privacy. The City cannot assure anyone that a particular record can be kept confidential under ATIA or POPA.
Privacy Management Program
What is a Privacy Management Program
A Privacy Management Program (PMP) is a legislated, documented framework of policies, procedures, and practical tools established by municipalities to ensure compliance with Alberta’s Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), and Access to Information Act (ATIA). The PMP supports the City’s dual responsibility to provide lawful access to records while protecting the personal information entrusted to it by residents, businesses, and employees.
Protection of Privacy
Privacy in the City is regulated by the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). The Act ensures that personal information is managed and protected appropriately. It establishes mandatory privacy-protection practices for public bodies and encourages the design of programs and services that prioritize privacy protection.
Reporting a Privacy Incident
A privacy incident happens when personal information is potentially collected, accessed, used, shared or destroyed without authorization. If you believe that a City business area or employee has inappropriately collected, used or disclosed your or someone else’s personal information, please contact the ATIA Coordinator at legislative@wetaskiwin.ca.
Personal Information Corrections
If you need to update or correct your name, address or other personal information in a City system, please call 780-361-4400 or email reception@wetaskiwin.ca for assistance.