Cooper Regel LLP Files Proposed Class Action arising from Alberta Voter Information Privacy Breach

Cooper Regel LLP filed a proposed class action in the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta arising from the alleged unauthorized access, disclosure and use of personal information contained in Alberta’s List of Electors. The claim alleges thatthe personal information of approximately 2.9 million Albertans, including names, residential addresses, telephone numbers, postal codes and elector identification information, was accessed, copied, disclosed and used for purposes not authorized by Alberta’sElection Act.

The proposed action is brought by Clint Docken, on behalf of all persons whose personal information contained in Alberta’s List of Electors was accessed, disclosed, copied, transferred, used or otherwise compromised without authorization.The claim also includes a proposed Vulnerable-Person Subclass, including individuals hiding from domestic violence, elected officials, peace officers and others whose safety may depend on the confidentiality of information.

Steven Cooper, K.C., counsel for the proposed representative plaintiff, stated:

“If these allegations are proven, this is not just a technical breach—it is a staggering failure that exposes the private lives of nearly three million Albertans to misuse. When the government collects sensitivepersonal information, it assumes a duty to guard it fiercely, not allow it to be treated as a political commodity. For vulnerable individuals this kind of exposure is not abstract—it can be dangerous. Albertans deserve answers, accountability, and consequences.”

Mary Grzybowska, co-counsel for the proposed representative plaintiff, stated:

“Public confidence in the democratic process depends on trust. When Albertans cannot trust that their personal information will be properly used and protected in elections, that confidence is undermined. Thisbreach is particularly concerning for vulnerable individuals, such as those hiding from abusive partners.”

The allegations contained in the Statement of Claim have not been proven in Court. The action must be certified by the Court before it may proceed as a class proceeding.

Individuals who believe they may be members of the proposed class, or who have information relevant to the allegations, are encouraged to email Voter@CooperRegel.ca

NOTE: There is no money available right now and no guarantee that there will ever be any money. However, there may be money available to Class Members at a later date if the action is successful or if it settles.