ARTICLE · 17 NOVEMBER 2013

Alberta Privacy Law Unjustifiably Limits Union’s Right To Freedom Of Expression

McLennan Ross LLP

Earlier today, the Supreme Court of Canada found Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act ("PIPA") to be unconstitutional because it does not strike an acceptable balance between the interests of individuals in controlling the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal information with a union’s freedom of expression.

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Steven Dollansky

Vicki Giles

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Earlier today, the Supreme Court of Canada found Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act ("PIPA") to be unconstitutional because it does not strike an acceptable balance between the interests of individuals in controlling the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal information with a union's freedom of expression. The Court has provided the Legislature twelve months to make appropriate amendments to ensure PIPA is constitutionally compliant.

The decision arises from the actions of the UFCW during a lawful strike at the Palace Casino in West Edmonton Mall in 2006. The Union collected photographs and video footage of individuals crossing its picket line. The images were used on posters, union newsletters, and strike leaflets.

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Alberta Privacy Law Unjustifiably Limits Union’s Right To Freedom Of Expression

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