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Privacy framework in Didsbury in the works

Framework being developed following the town’s submission of annual reporting regarding Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) requests submitted to the town in the government of Alberta fiscal year, council heard
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DIDSBURY – The Town of Didsbury is updating how it handles the collection and use of personal information.

In her monthly report to councillors presented at the recent council meeting, acting chief administrative officer Amanda Riley said work is ongoing on a new framework.

“The Town is currently in the process of developing a privacy impact assessment (PIA), which will be used to identify and review risks associated with the town’s collection, use and disclosure of personal information and will be used to develop mitigation strategies and safeguards respecting those risks,” she said.

“PIAs must be developed in accordance with the new (provincial) Protection of Privacy Act, which gained royal assent in December but has yet to come into force and effect.”

The new framework is being developed following the town’s recent submission of its annual reporting regarding Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) requests submitted to the town in the government of Alberta fiscal year, council heard.

Between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025 the town received two FOIP requests.

Upon the new framework coming into effect, council can expect a revised Protection of Privacy Bylaw to be presented to council, which will replace the existing FOIP Bylaw, she said.

In her report to council, Riley also presented planning and development permit statistics for the town for the period of Jan. 1 to March 31.

A total of three principal dwelling unit permits were issued, with construction values totalling $1.33 million.

Seven permits were issued for accessory building/structures, additions, decks, demolitions/ relocations and secondary suites, totalling $210,000.

One new commercial retail unit permit was issued totalling $200,000.

Council received Riley’s report as information, with mayor Rhonda Hunter and all councillors in attendance.

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