Program Description

This award-win­n­ing, online pro­gram focus­es on the the­o­ries, con­cepts, prin­ci­ples, issues, and best prac­tices involved in the appro­pri­ate admin­is­tra­tion of access and pri­va­cy leg­is­la­tion such as FOIP, PIPE­DA, ATIA, and oth­ers. Com­plex leg­is­la­tion, prac­tices, and appli­ca­tion in the pub­lic and pri­vate sec­tors are also explored.

A bal­ance between pri­va­cy and trans­paren­cy is a crucial issue in a democ­ra­cy. Access and pri­va­cy leg­is­la­tion seeks to achieve this del­i­cate bal­ance. It is impor­tant as well as chal­leng­ing to clear­ly under­stand how access and pri­va­cy prin­ci­ples are applied.

The IAPP pro­gram has received numer­ous awards: 

  • Infor­ma­tion Rights Pio­neer Award (2015)
  • Robert C. Clark Award (2013)
  • Grace-Pépin Access to Infor­ma­tion Award (2011)
  • CAUCE/AÉPUC Pro­gram Award of Dis­tinc­tion for Aca­d­e­m­ic Excel­lence (2004)

Is This Program Right For You?

This pro­gram will be of ben­e­fit for indi­vid­u­als inter­est­ed in pur­su­ing a career in access and pri­va­cy, as well as for professionals: Fed­er­al, provin­cial, and munic­i­pal gov­ern­ment employees, access and pri­va­cy admin­is­tra­tors in the pri­vate and pub­lic sectors, human resources professionals, audi­tors and man­age­ment consultants, records man­age­ment professionals, pub­lic­i­ty, mar­ket­ing, and tele­mar­ket­ing staff, and lawyers and legal professionals.

Testimonials 

  • “I’d rec­om­mend the IAPP pro­gram both to those already in the field and those who want to start an excit­ing career and move up fast.” Information Access and Protection of Privacy Certificate student.
  • “The sup­port we received dur­ing the pan­dem­ic was immeasurable.” Information Access and Protection of Privacy Certificate student
  • “This was my first ful­ly online pro­gram, and I loved it. Nev­er thought one can learn so much using this method. Now I am hooked!” Infor­ma­tion Access and Pro­tec­tion of Pri­va­cy Certificate student
  • “The IAPP cer­tifi­cate com­plete­ly changed my career path. It opened new pro­fes­sion­al oppor­tu­ni­ties and allowed me to be a part of an excit­ing and fast-devel­op­ing field. The pro­gram was very engag­ing, and instruc­tors were able to cre­ate a sense of com­mu­ni­ty even though stu­dents were inter­act­ing online from all over Cana­da. I felt encour­aged and sup­port­ed by all instruc­tors and staff. I am cer­tain that future stu­dents will also find that this cer­tifi­cate equips them to embark on a cap­ti­vat­ing new career path.” Prabhjeet Kaur

Learning Objectives

  • Explore issues in privacy theories, best practices, and exercising sound judgment.
  • Develop the practical skills necessary to become effective information rights administrators.
  • Share information and network with information rights industry leaders and experts from across Canada as you learn and grow into this new profession.
  • Understand how access to information and protection of privacy impact information/records management, IT and security.
 

What will I receive?

Upon completion of all program requirements, you will receive an Information Access and Protection Privacy Certificate.

Cost

  • The approximate cost of this Certificate is $4,225 CAD
  • Course Fees are typically $845 CAD 
  • Pay as you go - students pay on a course-by-course basis as they register. You do not need to pay the entire program fee at once
  • An application fee of $100 CAD is required for admis­sion into the program
  • Cours­e fees are GST-exempt
  • Consider applying for the Cana­da-Alber­ta Job Grant

Program Details 

  • This program is comprised of four core courses and 40 hours of electives, for a total of 200 instructional hours.
  • This program is designed for part-time study and can generally be completed within one to two years.
  • Students have the flexibility to schedule courses around their availability. Typically students complete 1-2 courses per semester based on the course length.
  • EXIAPP 8171, Information Access and Protection of Privacy Foundations is a prerequisite to all other courses in the program. There is no specific order recommended for the remaining courses as long as the prerequisite is met, students may choose the core courses or electives that best fit their schedule in any given term.
  • Courses are graded with assessments. This might include quizzes, exams, discussion forums, papers, and presentations.
  • Courses are typically offered online asynchronously. Please check the course section for details. Further details on delivery formats can be found here 
  • Course materials are shared in eClass.
 

Your Instructors

  • Our instructors are not just educators; they are industry experts, adult learning specialists, and professionals deeply connected to the pulse of their respective fields. 


How to Apply

  • We are open to stu­dents with a variety of educational and professional back­grounds. Our expec­ta­tion is that you have a com­mit­ment to learn and achieve your con­tin­u­ing edu­ca­tion goals. It is recommended students have prior knowledge and/or work experience in the related field.
  • To apply, download the Application for Program Admission
  • The admission fee is $100
  • Individual courses are open for general studies and may be completed without being admitted into a program, provided prerequisites are met.
  • Programs change occasionally, so we recommend applying for admission early. Once admitted, your requirements to complete the program are locked in. You can be confident that completed and eligible courses will continue to apply to your program.

How to Apply for your Credential

  • Students can verify their program requirements and progress by logging into the University of Alberta’s student portal, Bear Tracks, to view their Academic Requirements.
  • A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required to graduate
  • To qualify for program completion, you must submit a request to obtain your credential
  • For a breakdown of details and how to qualify, visit the program completion page
  • Upon completing this credential, you are eligible to become a UAlberta Associate Alumni
 

Transferability  

  • The course EXIAPP 8171, Information Access and Protection of Privacy Foundations in this pro­gram is trans­fer­able to the NACLAA Level I program.
 

Explore Funding and Scholarship Opportunities

 

International Students

International Students are welcome to enroll in our courses, with the only requirement being a stable internet connection. There are no differential course fees for international students completing courses in this program

  • Students are responsible for ensuring that they are proficient in English so that they can fully participate in classes
  • Please note that non-credit programming does not qualify for a study permit, therefore this program cannot be used for immigration to Canada. Foreign nationals authorized to work in Canada who are prohibited from engaging in studies as a condition of their work permit are allowed to engage in distance learning courses. For more information please contact University of Alberta International Student Services
 

Student Services and Policies

Further information can be found on withdrawals, refunds+ transfers, assessment and grading, Program Admission

 

Support Services 

Student Service Centre - for payment and registration inquiries

 

Contact us

iappuofa@ualberta.ca

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