Information Requests
The purpose of the Request to Access Information form is to assist the public and Town of Olds staff with handling requests to access information outside of the formal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) Act request process.
Request to Access Information Form 
- Forms are available here and at Town Office at the front Reception counter and the Planning and Development counter.
- The form is not to be used for FORMAL FOIPP REQUESTS (please refer to: www.foip.alberta.ca).
- The form is a tool that will assist office staff in ensuring the public’s requests are understood and will provide staff with clarity as to when the public would be required to make a formal FOIPP request.
Filling out the form
- Be as detailed as possible.
- If assistance is needed, contact the FOIPP Coordinator at foip@olds.ca or call 403.507.4862.
General Information
- There is an initial fee of $25.
- The FOIPP Coordinator will provide a cost estimate before the process begins.
- Records will be released when all applicable costs have been paid in full.
Personal Information
- There is an initial fee of $25 for accessing your own personal information
- You must provide proof of identity before records are released.
- If you are requesting records for another person, you must provide proof that you have authority to act for that person.
- It is very important to identify the purpose for which the information will be used and/or the name and section number of an act/enactment of Alberta or Canada that requires the disclosure of the information being requested. This is to be filled out on page two of the form.
- Forward the completed form to the FOIPP Coordinator at Town Office.
Additional information on FOIPP is available at: www.foip.alberta.ca.
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