Privacy statement
Our Commitment
The goal of the Alberta Securities Commission (“ASC”) is to provide users with reliable information about Alberta securities legislation and policies through its websites. The ASC strives to create a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and to protect investors. For more information about the ASC’s Strategic Plan, click here.
Disclaimer
While we aim to provide information that is accurate and reliable, the ASC does not make any guarantees or assume legal responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information, software, tables, media and graphics on this website.
Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Information
Any personal information that the ASC requests from you is collected in compliance with section 33(c) of Alberta's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FOIP Act”), which states that: "No personal information may be collected by or for a public body unless…that information is necessary for an operating program or activity of the public body." As the regulatory agency responsible for administering Alberta's provincial securities laws, specifically the Securities Act, personal information (as defined in the FOIP Act) will be used only for the purpose for which it was collected or for a use consistent with that purpose. Personal information will not be released to a government agency or third party unless the release is permitted or required by law.
Protection of Personal Information
The ASC protects personal information from unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure or destruction through responsible information management practices in accordance with section 38 of the FOIP Act.
Security and IP Addresses
When you visit the ASC’s websites, your device is identified by a unique IP address. The ASC may collect IP addresses to help monitor the security of our online services. This information aids us in identifying and responding to potential security threats, unauthorized access attempts, or malicious activities targeting our website. We do not use IP addresses to track user behavior or identify individual users unless there is evidence of misuse or a requirement for legal enforcement. IP addresses are stored securely and only for the period necessary to meet our auditing and security standards.
Privacy and External Links
This website may include links to external websites that are not governed by the ASC’s privacy practices. These links are provided for your convenience and information. The ASC does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content or privacy policies of these third-party sites. We strongly recommend that you review the privacy statements and terms of use of any external sites you visit, especially before providing any personal information. The ASC's privacy practices and policies apply solely to the information collected on websites we administer.
Cookies
This website uses cookies to enhance your experience and provide you with a more personalized service. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit our site. These cookies help the ASC understand how you interact with this website, allowing the ASC to track statistics such as page visits, session duration, and user engagement. This information is essential for optimizing this website’s performance and integrating with the ASC’s marketing and other public engagement practices.
You have the option to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that blocking certain types of cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of this website.
Social Media
The ASC maintains profiles on various social media platforms (including Facebook, LinkedIn, X and YouTube) as a public service for information purposes only. These sites are monitored during regular business hours and are managed in accordance to our Social Media Policy. Read more about our Social Media Policy.
Requesting Access to Personal Information
If you would like to request access to our records containing your personal information, please visit our records request page here.
Contact Us
For more information about the ASC's privacy policies, please contact the FOIP coordinator at:
Telephone: (403) 297-6454
Toll-Free: (877) 355-0585
Main Fax: (403) 297-6156
E-Mail: records.requests@asc.ca
Mail: Alberta Securities Commission
Suite 600, 250-5th Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R4