We are committed to providing our visitors with a web site that respects their privacy. The following provides a summary of our practices regarding collection, use and disclosure of information. When you visit a Government of Alberta web site, the web server automatically collects a limited amount of information essential for the operation and security of our web site.

In order to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information that the Government of Alberta may collect through this web site is collected in compliance with section 33(c) of the Act, which states:

"No personal information may be collected by or for a public body unless that information relates directly to and is necessary for an operating program or activity of the public body."

We will not release your personal information to other government departments, businesses or individuals unless required to do so by law.

For a more detailed outline of the Board's privacy practices and policies, please refer to the following:

Information collected via the Internet

When you visit the Board's web site, the web server automatically collects a limited amount of information essential for the operation and security of our web site. Some of this information (i.e. browser type) does not identify who you are, whereas other information, such as your Internet domain name or IP address, may. You may wish to check with your Internet service provider (ISP) to ask about their policies and practices.

For site security purposes and to ensure that this service remains available to all users, this government computer system employs software programs to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage.

The information collected when filing a Notice of Appeal with the Board is necessary to allow the Environmental Appeals Board to perform its function. The information is collected under the authority of Alberta's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, section 33(c). Section 33(c) provides that personal information may only be collected if that information relates directly to and is necessary for the processing of your appeal.

The Environmental Appeals Board does not collect information for commercial marketing.

Be aware that messages sent by the Internet (such as an e-mail) can be intercepted and read by others. If you are concerned about sending your personal information to us through the Internet, you can send your information via fax to (780) 427-4693. It is your responsibility to ensure that your information is received by the Board on time.

Cookies

This website does not use cookies at the present time. Cookies are data created by a web server and stored in text files on your computer. This data provides a way for the web site to keep track of your patterns and preferences and, with the cooperation of the web browser, to store them on your hard drive. Not all web sites use cookies. By retaining this data, cookies allow the web site to tailor the pages and create a custom experience for an individual.

Links to other sites

This web site contains links to other sites. We are not responsible for the content and the privacy practices of other web sites. We encourage you to examine each site's privacy policy and disclaimers. Make your own decisions regarding the accuracy, reliability and correctness of material and information found.

Appeals Registry

Pursuant to section 88 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. F-5, requires that the Board specify categories of records that are in our custody that are available to the public without a request for access under that Act.

The Board has information regarding the appeals that are filed with the Board. In accordance with the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness, copies of the Board's appeal files are available for public viewing by appointment at the Board's office. Copies of all decisions and reports and recommendations of the Board, and a list of active appeals, are available on the Board's website.

The Board's decisions and reports and recommendations are also available from Quicklaw and in summary format in the Alberta Environmental Appeals Board Practitioner's Manual published by the Legal Education Society of Alberta. Some Board decisions and reports and recommendations are published in the Canadian Environmental Law Reports, the Administrative Law Reports, and the Alberta Law Reports. Copies of the Board's decisions and reports and recommendations are also published in an annual series prepared by the Board, which are available for viewing at the Board's office, and at the libraries at the University of Alberta and University of Calgary.

Directory of Personal Information Banks

Pursuant to section 87.1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Board is required to publish and make available a list of personal information banks held by the Board.

The Board has the following personal information banks:

Human Resource and Personnel Files - This information bank contains personal information relating to appointments of Board members and employment of Board staff.

Mailing Lists - This information bank contains names, addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail addresses of persons with whom the Board communicates. This communication may relate to providing decisions and reports and recommendations of the Board and providing information regarding conferences and consultation in which the Board is participating.

Notification of Changes

This privacy statement was last updated on April 25, 2006.

Questions/Who to Contact

For more information regarding this privacy statement, contact:

Gilbert Van Nes
Environmental Appeals Board
306, 10011 - 109 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3S8
Phone: (780) 427-6207
Fax: (780) 427-4693
or send us an E-Mail:  Gilbert Van Nes