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AERI is committed to keeping application details confidential. However, as a government entity, AERI is subject to the protection and disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. Applicants rights as a third party are protected under the provisions of the protection of privacy sections of this Act. AERI is prohibited from disclosing personal or business information where disclosure would be harmful to an applicant’s business interests or would be an unreasonable invasion of personal privacy [FOIP Act s. 16 and s. 17].
Government of Alberta employees are required to take an oath that limits them from discussing any information gained during their employment with government. In addition, the Government of Alberta Employee Code of Ethics stresses that any information an employee receives in the course of their employment must remain confidential.
External experts that are asked to review a proposal sign a confidentiality form.
Applicants are required to prepare an abstract that can be freely published at any time by AERI. Applicants are responsible for ensuring the abstract does not contain confidential information that will be harmful to their research, invention or business.
For more information, please review the Confidentiality Bulletin.
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