Webinar: Understanding the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) – Part Two

This webinar is eligible for 1 CEP credit for regulated member’s professional learning.

Join Teresa Haykowsky on September 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. for a 60-minute FOLLOW-UP webinar designed for system education leaders to have a deeper understanding of the Protection of Privacy Act.

Building on the foundational overview provided in Part One, this webinar takes a deeper look at the practical application of Alberta’s Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) within school authorities.

Through realistic case studies and scenarios relevant to system education leaders, participants will explore how privacy requirements apply to complex, everyday situations involving the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and protection of personal information. The session will examine practical considerations, areas where careful judgment is required, and strategies for balancing operational needs, transparency, and privacy obligations.

Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of how to interpret and apply POPA requirements in practice, identify and mitigate privacy risks, and support consistent privacy-informed decision-making across their school authority.

Whether you are new to privacy legislation or looking to strengthen your understanding of compliance obligations, this webinar will provide practical guidance and actionable insights to help you confidently apply privacy principles in your organization.

This webinar will be facilitated by Teresa Haykowsky.

Teresa Haykowsky is a highly respected bilingual lawyer with extensive expertise in education, labour and employment, constitutional, administrative, municipal, privacy, and occupational health and safety law. She advises public, separate, Francophone, charter, and independent school authorities across Alberta, as well as municipalities, government organizations, and employers in various sectors. Her practice includes labour relations, employment litigation, grievance arbitration, collective bargaining, governance matters, workplace investigations, school board hearings, and policy development. Teresa is particularly well-versed in Alberta’s School Act and Education Act and has significant experience supporting governance and human resources matters in education settings. Fluently bilingual in English and French, Teresa regularly appears before courts and administrative tribunals in both languages, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Known for her practical advice, strong advocacy, and client-focused approach, Teresa is trusted for delivering thoughtful solutions in complex, high-conflict, and time-sensitive situations, particularly within Alberta’s K–12 education sector.