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In general, a public body must collect personal information directly from the individual (s 27). Notable exceptions include: when an alternative method is authorized by the individual, by the Privacy Commissioner, or under another statute; and when the information is used for the purpose of collecting a debt or fine or making a payment. Except where the information is collected for law enforcement purposes, the public body must also tell the individual from whom it collects personal information the purpose and the legal authority for collecting it. | In general, a public body must collect personal information directly from the individual (s 27). Notable exceptions include: when an alternative method is authorized by the individual, by the Privacy Commissioner, or under another statute; and when the information is used for the purpose of collecting a debt or fine or making a payment. Except where the information is collected for law enforcement purposes, the public body must also tell the individual from whom it collects personal information the purpose and the legal authority for collecting it. | ||
The public body has a duty to ensure the information it collects is accurate (s 28). An individual has the right to request correction if they believe there is an omission or error in the personal information (s 29). | The public body has a duty to ensure the information it collects is accurate and complete (s 28). An individual has the right to request correction if they believe there is an omission or error in the personal information (s 29). | ||
Heads of public bodies must protect personal information by requiring reasonable security arrangements against unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure, or disposal (s 30). Public bodies must ensure that information in their custody is stored only in Canada and accessed only in Canada unless the individual consents otherwise, or the disclosure is allowed under the Act (s 30.1). | Heads of public bodies must protect personal information by requiring reasonable security arrangements against unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure, or disposal (s 30). Public bodies must ensure that information in their custody is stored only in Canada and accessed only in Canada unless the individual consents otherwise, or the disclosure is allowed under the Act (s 30.1). | ||