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Found 10 records similar to 2019 to 2020 Annual Report to Parliament: Privacy Act
In 2019-2020, the Department completed 302 access to information requests, with a total of 39,245 pages processed, demonstrating its commitment to openness and transparency.
The Department completed 584 privacy requests, totaling 14,382 pages processed, ensuring Canadians have the right of access to their personal information.
The 2020-2021 Privacy Act is meant to protect the personal information of individuals under the responsibility of federal institutions and give individuals access to the information. ISC’s report outlines activities that support compliance with the Privacy Act.
In 2019-2020, the Department completed 244 access to information requests, with a total of 18,436 pages processed, demonstrating its commitment to openness and transparency.
The Privacy Act (PA) was proclaimed into force on July 1, 1983.
The PA extends to individuals the right of access to information about themselves held by the Government, subject to specific and limited exceptions. The PA also protects individuals privacy by presenting others from having access to their personal information and gives individuals substantial control over the collection, use and disclosure by the federal government of such information.
Section 72 of the PA requires that the head of every government institution prepare for submission to Parliament an annual report on the administration of the PA within the institution during each financial year.
In accordance with Section 72 of the Privacy Act, the Annual Report on the administration of the Privacy Act at NRC describes how NRC discharged its responsibilities in relation to the Act in each fiscal year. The Annual Report is to be tabled in Parliament in accordance with section 72 of the Privacy Act.
The 2020-2021 Access to Information Act (ATIA) report ensures Canadians have access to records under federal control within certain limitations and exemptions. The ATIA report describes ISC’s compliance with access to information legislation and any developments in the department for improving responses to information requests.
The Privacy Act provides members of the public with the legislated right to access and request the correction of their personal information under the control of federal government institutions. The Act also imposes strict obligations related to the collection, accuracy, use, disclosure, retention and disposition of personal information.
These annual reports provide information on the activities of the Parole Board of Canada related to the administration of the Privacy Act during each fiscal year beginning April 1 and ending March 31.
Annual report to Parliament summarizing the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institution’s administration 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.