The Privacy ActThe Privacy Act gives you the right to see and correct personal information the Government of Canada holds about you. It imposes obligations on more than 150 federal government agencies to respect your privacy rights. The Act places limits on the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in the course of providing services such as old age pensions and employment insurance. To access personal information held by federal governmentTo gain access to your personal information, you will need to:
For more information on the Privacy Act, you can find explanatory brochures and application forms at public libraries and at Human Resources Development Canada information centres across Canada. You can also contact Citizenship and Immigration Canada toll-free at 1-888-242-2100. There is no charge to apply for information under the Privacy Act. For more informationIf you have run into a problem with your application, or think that your personal information is being improperly collected, used or disclosed by the federal government, contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada during business hours by calling 1-800-282-1376 toll-free, or write to: The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada112 Kent Street Ottawa, ON K1A 1H3 Please do not make complaints or provide personal information by e-mail, as security cannot be ensured. To lodge a complaint, you will need to:
The Office will provide you with information and advice on how you should proceed. |
Date published: 2003-11-06 |
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