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Access to Information Reporting for 2019–2020.
Annual report to Parliament summarizing the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institution’s administration of the Privacy Act
Annual report to Parliament summarizing the Department of National Defence’s administration of the Privacy Act.
The Privacy Act (the Act) provides Canadian citizens and permanent residents with the right of access to and correction of personal information about themselves that is under the control of a government institution. The Act also provides the legal framework for the collection, retention, use, disclosure, disposition and validation of the accuracy of personal information in the administration of programs and activities by government institutions subject to the Act. This report has been prepared and tabled in Parliament in accordance with section 72 of the Act. It covers the period from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019, for the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC).
Annual reports providing a summary of the administration of the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act within The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited
Annual reports providing a summary of the administration of the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act within The Seaway International Bridge Corporation Limited
The Department completed 584 privacy requests, totaling 14,382 pages processed, ensuring Canadians have the right of access to their personal information.
Library and Archives Canada 2019-2020 Annual Report to Parliament on the application of the Privacy Act
The Privacy Act became law on July 1, 1983. The Privacy Act extends to individuals the right of access to information about themselves held by the government, subject to specific and limited exceptions. The Act also protects the privacy of individuals by preventing others from having access to their personal information and gives individuals substantial control over its collection, use and disclosure. Section 72 of the Privacy Act requires that the head of every government institution prepares for submission to Parliament, an annual report on the administration of the Act within the institution during each financial year.
Annual report to Parliament summarizing the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institution’s administration of the Access to Information Act