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The Access to Information Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, Chapter A-1, 1985) (“ATI Act") was proclaimed on July 1, 1983. The ATI Act gives right of access to Canadian citizens or permanent residents in Canada or abroad, and all individuals and corporations present in Canada. The
right of access is for information contained in government records, subject to certain specific and limited exceptions. Section 72 of the ATI Act requires that the head of every federal government institution prepare an Annual Report, which is tabled in Parliament, on the administration of the Act within the institution during each fiscal year.

The report describes the activities that support compliance with the Act for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2019 and ending March 31, 2020.

The report describes the activities that support compliance with the Act for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2019 and ending March 31, 2020.

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.

The Privacy Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, Chapter P-21, 1985) was proclaimed on July 1, 1983. The Privacy 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 accuracy of personal information in the administration of programs and activities by government institutions subject to the Act. Section 72 of the Privacy Act requires that the head of every government institution prepare for submission to Parliament an annual report on the administration of this Act within the institution during each financial year.

The Privacy Act came into effect on July 1, 1983. The Act protects the privacy of individuals with respect to their personal information that is held by government institutions, and provides these individuals with a right of access to their information. In addition, the Privacy Act gives individuals substantial control over the collection, use and disclosure of their personal information. Section 72 of the Privacy Act requires that the head of every government institution submit an annual report to Parliament, detailing the administration of the Act within the institution for each fiscal 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 Privacy Act (Revised Statute of Canada 1985, Chapter P-21) was proclaimed on July 1, 1983. The Privacy Act extends to individual Canadian citizens and permanent residents, the right of access to information about themselves held by the government, subject to specific and limited exceptions. The Privacy Act also protects the individual's right to privacy by preventing others from having access to personal information and gives individuals substantial control over its collection and use. Section 72 of the Privacy Act requires that the head of every government institution prepare an annual report on the administration of the Privacy Act within the institution during each financial year for submission to Parliament.

Annual report to Parliament summarizing the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institution’s administration of the Privacy Act

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.