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A probation officer was charged with a breach of trust after accessing confidential information, Calgary police said on Wednesday.
Police charged the Alberta Correctional Services probation officer with one count of breach of trust and one count of unauthorized use of a computer.
Police were notified on Jan. 22 about allegations that protected information was wrongfully accessed.
A search warrant was executed on April 30 that allowed police to seize and examine electronic devices.
As a result of the investigation, police say they believe the probation officer improperly accessed protected databases outside of the scope of her work to obtain confidential information.
The officer, who is from Calgary, is scheduled to next appear in court on Aug. 19.