Access to Information Act (ATIA)

Alberta has modernized its access to information legislation. The Access to Information Act (ATIA) came into force on June 11, 2025, and replaces part of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The ATIA allows access to records held by public bodies in Alberta and is the cornerstone of an open, accessible and accountable public body. It aims to strike a balance between the public’s right to know information and protecting confidential information required to ensure effective operations of government and public bodies.