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Access to Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIA)

As part of transitioning to the new legislation, the County is updating notifications on various forms and webpages for its collection of personal information. Personal information that was collected under the authority of section 33(c) of the FOIP Act is now collected under section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions about a notification statement during this transition period, please reach out using the contact information included in that notification statement.

The Alberta Access to Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act, better known as ATIA, is Provincial Legislation that applies to all public bodies in Alberta, including the County of Minburn. This legislation came into force on June 11, 2025 and replaced the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). See also: Access to Information Act and Submit an ATIA request.

Making an ATIA Request

ATIA allows anyone to formally request access to any County of Minburn record, so long as those records are not already publicly available through some other means. This formal process is called an ATIA request, and in the County of Minburn are managed through the ATIA Coordinator. Certain information (including exceptions to disclosure) is protected through the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
You can access many public body records without making a ATI request. To determine whether you need to make a request under the Act, or if you need help completing the form, contact the ATIA Coordinator. See Find an ATIA Coordinator

There are two types of ATIA Requests:

1. Personal Information Requests – Occur when an individual requests access to personal information about themselves. Typical examples of personal information requests include a person requesting access to their own counselling records or records of employment with the County. Personal information requests do not require payment of the initial fee, however fees may be charged for photocopying large volumes of records.

2. General Information Requests – Occur when an individual or corporate entity request access to general information about something. Typical examples of general information requests include an insurance company requesting access to a fire investigation report, a member of the public requesting access to information related to a bylaw enforcement matter, or an interest group requesting access to information about expenditures. General information requests require the payment of an initial fee of $25, and in some cases, additional fees may be assessed.

The County of Minburn has 30 days to respond to ATIA requests. This time frame may be extended in certain circumstances.

If you would like to make an ATI request, please fill out the ATIA Application Form and submit it by mail or in person to:

County of Minburn No. 27
Attn: ATI Coordinator
Box 550, 4909 50 Street
Vegreville, AB T9C 1R6

Fees can be paid online or in-person at the County of Minburn Administration Building with cash, debit, credit card, or cheque payable to the County of Minburn.

Please note: If you are requesting records for another person, you must provide proof that you have authority to act for that person (e.g. Guardianship or trusteeship order, power of attorney).
If you have any questions or concerns about ATIA, please contact the ATIA Coordinator.