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Privacy Act compliance help

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) is responsible for preparing policy instruments concerning the operation of the Privacy Act and its regulations. This includes issuing directives and guidelines related to the Privacy Act.

However, as the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) is responsible for overseeing compliance with the Act, it has also developed some information and guidance to help federal institutions better understand their obligations and the OPC’s expectations, and improve their personal information handling practices.

Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)

Process, expectations, tips, submit online

Privacy Act investigation process

Process, obligations, timing

Electronic Disclosure of Personal Information in the Decisions of Administrative Tribunals

Find guidelines for administrative tribunals contemplating the publication of their decisions online.

Guidance for government departments on deemed denials under the Privacy Act

Exceptions to access rights, timeliness, complaints

Public interest disclosures by federal institutions under the Privacy Act

Guidance, disclosures without consent, public interest, Section 8(2)(m), notify OPC

Retention and disposal

Protecting personal information throughout its lifecycle

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