Information, Privacy + Records Management Office

Who Are we?

The Information, Privacy and Records Management Office (IPRMO) helps students, staff, and the public about the operational impact of privacy legislation and to answer general questions on how the university will collect, use, disclose and protect your information and manage the life-cycle of university records. Common requests we can assist you with include:

• Requests to access information
• Requests to correct personal information
• Best Practices in compliance with privacy legislation
• Information and guidance about records management

The (IPRMO) was established to ensure the effective implementation and administration of the requirements of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. . This office coordinates the university's response to requests for access to information and assists in the preparedness of the university to the requirements of the Act. The office also provides assistance in relation to complying with the Health Information Act. As of May 2025 the office is also responsible for the management and administration of university records in accordance with the Records Management Policy. The mandate of the office extends to:

• Advising on policy development with regard to access to information and protection of privacy
• Ensuring procedures are in place to protect personal information and to provide access to information upon request
• Providing education to departmental staff on appropriate responses to privacy legislation
• Assisting individuals in request for information to records held by the university

For any inquiries please contact privacy@ualberta.ca