Alberta Officially Rolls Out Redesigned Driver’s Licences, ID Cards

Alberta officially rolls out redesigned driver’s licences, ID cards

Alberta has officially started issuing its redesigned combined driver’s licences and identification cards. The change went into effect on Thursday for anyone renewing or applying for a card. The new cards include space for a personal health number, meaning Albertans must bring their existing health card, valid identification, and proof they are legally entitled to […]

Information and Privacy Commissioner issues guidance for new driver’s licences – Heartland News

Alberta driver’s licence with updated design featuring Canadian citizenship marker and personal health number, via Government of Alberta. The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has published new guidance for the public now that driver’s licences will now be containing citizenship markers and personal health numbers (PHNs). Beginning today, the Government of Alberta is rolling out a new design for driver’s licences and identificat…

Privacy commissioner issues guidance as Alberta’s new ID cards roll out

A sample of Alberta’s redesigned driver’s licence. The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta has issued guidance about privacy risks tied to added information on the new cards, including Personal Health Numbers and Canadian citizenship markers when applicable. Photo / Government of Alberta.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Alberta’s privacy commissioner is urging Albertans, public bodies …

Guidance published by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for private sector organizations, public bodies and the public regarding provincial government changes to driver’s licences and ID cards

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