On November 1, 2004, the Child, Youth & Family Enhancement Act came into effect, opening access to identifying information contained in adoption records. This change affects all adoptions granted in the province prior to January 1, 2005. Birth parents and adoptees, who are 18 years and older, may obtain identifying information about one another, unless a veto is in place at the time of the request. Individuals who want their identifying information to remain confidential must file a disclosure veto with Alberta's Post Adoption Registry. This veto will prevent the release of any birth registration or adoption information identifying the person.