About Us - Privacy and Government On-Line

The Information Policy Division of the Chief Information Officer Branch (CIOB) is responsible for modernizing and maintaining federal information management and technology policies and guidelines. The exponential and unprecedented growth of the Internet and the demand for on-line programs and services, has necessitated that government policy and legislation be renewed to reflect these changes.

As part of the Government On-Line agenda, the Information Policy Division is moving forward on an innovative legislative and policy framework that includes the following key pieces:

• Common Look and Feel Standards for the Internet,
  
  
• A refreshed information management policy that will be called Management of Government Information, and
  
  
• A toolset for managers designed to build trust for Government On-Line that includes the Privacy Impact Assessment Policy and provides guidance on cookies, notification and consent.

Treasury Board Ministers must approve each policy. Most policies designate the Deputy Minister or the Head of Agency as responsible and accountable for ensuring the day-to-day implementation of Treasury Board Policy in each department and agency.