FOIP – General Access Requests
You can request records under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the FOIP Act).
This service is used to make a FOIP request to the department of Health and the department of Mental Health and Addiction only. To make a FOIP request to any other department of the Government of Alberta, please use the FOIP Request Service.
Do not submit requests for "Health Information" using this site. For personal health access requests please visit the Alberta Netcare EHR website.
The FOIP Request Service allows applicants to submit and track FOIP requests, pay fees, provide identification and documents, and receive response packages – all within a secure environment.
In order to deliver this enhanced service and protect your privacy, you will need an Alberta.ca Account to submit a FOIP request through the FOIP Request Service.
A General Access Request is a request for access to records that are not the personal information of the applicant. If you are requesting access to personal information about yourself or an individual you are authorized to represent, please submit a Personal Access Request.
The initial fee is for a general access request only and additional fees may apply.
Please read Completing a General Access Request and Submitting a General Access Request before submitting your order.
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the FOIP Act) provides a method to request records held by public bodies that is not available by other means. If you want to make a request to another public body (such as a municipality or a police service), please contact the appropriate FOIP Office.
Completing a General Access Request
To determine if you need to make a request or for help completing the form, contact the FOIP Office of the public body to which you are making the request.
A General Access Request is a request for access to records that are not the personal information of the applicant. If you are requesting access to records containing personal information about yourself or an individual you are authorized to represent, please submit a Personal Access Request.
Health Information Requests
REMINDER: Please do not submit requests for "Health Information" using this site.
For personal health access requests please visit the Alberta Netcare EHR website.
Albertans can sign up for MyHealth Records to access some of their health information online such as lab results, medications, and immunizations drawn from Alberta Netcare. Please note that this is not an all inclusive health medical record and does not replace the legal record of any provider.
For further information please contact the Alberta Health FOIP Office at 780-422-5111 or health.infoaccess@gov.ab.ca.
For any other personal health information requests please make your request to the custodian who would have your health information.
Submitting a General Access Request
- Send any documents supporting your request to the GoA department FOIP Office identified in your completed FOIP request.
- The transaction receipt for this FOIP request indicates that your payment has been processed, but it does not indicate that the appropriate FOIP Office has received the request.
- A request is considered received when it is opened at the department FOIP Office authorized to receive it during standard office hours.
- Standard Government of Alberta business hours are from 8: 15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding statutory and other designated holidays).
Associated Costs
- The initial $25 covers up to $150 worth of processing fees. The FOIP office will advise you if any additional fees may apply.
- If the total cost of processing your request is more than $150, you will be asked to pay a 50% deposit of the estimated fees. You may discuss revising your initial request with the FOIP office.
- The records are provided when the fee is paid in full.
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FOIP Information
Personal Information provided is collected in accordance with Section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the FOIP Act) for the purpose of providing products and services you choose to purchase. Should you require further information about collection, use and disclosure of personal information, please contact MyAlberta eServices: myalberta.eservices@gov.ab.ca or 1-844-643-2788.