QuestionQ14

Canadian Privacy Laws and Practices in the Public Sector

What must a federal government department do before implementing an electronic service (e-service)?

  • A Conduct a preliminary PIA before acquiring the service
  • B Complete a PIA in accordance with Treasury Board guidelines.
  • C Publish a privacy statement in newspapers and on the government website.
  • D Determine if the Office of the Privacy Commissioner must be notified of the launch of this new e-service
Explanation

A federal institution must complete a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) in accordance with Treasury Board privacy requirements when a new program or service raises privacy issues. A PIA identifies compliance requirements and privacy risks so they can be addressed before implementation.

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