Political parties excused from privacy laws: Why Albertans' personal information is at risk

Albertans who give their personal details to political parties or constituency associations kiss their privacy rights goodbye.
That’s because Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act expressly excludes them from the law — a loophole Alberta privacy commissioner Jill Clayton wants sewn firmly shut.
Current laws mean there’s nothing to stop your details from being passed along to other parties, political campaigns or interest groups if you sign a petition launched by a