Question 6
Under PIPEDA, each of the following are considered to be personal information EXCEPT?
- A public official’s salary published on a government web site.
- A person’s telephone number published in a public directory.
- A photograph taken in public and published in a newspaper.
- Information about a defendant contained in court records.
Question 7
How would an individual determine whether their personal information was used by the federal government for data matching?
- By submitting written requests to the third party conducting data matching for the government
- By noting the description of the Personal Information Banks available through Info Source.
- By proposing a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) within the specific government body.
- By reviewing the Privacy Commissioner’s annual report.
Question 8
Which health information custodians may NOT rely on an implied consent model under Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)?
- Private insurance companies.
- Long-term care homes.
- Ambulance services.
- Pharmacies
Question 9
In what situation is the federal Privacy Commissioner authorized to proceed to federal court?
- For a determination on a ruling regarding privacy matters relating to the Charter of Rights and Freedom.
- For a determination of whether or not personal information was properly withheld from release.
- For a determination on a ruling by an administrative tribunal regarding privacy.
- For a determination on a ruling by a provincial Privacy Commissioner.
Question 10
What is the primary motivation for a federal government entity to complete a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)?
- Introducing new legislation in the House of Commons
- Receiving program approvals from the Treasury Board of Canada.
- Obtaining program expertise from the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
- Improving collection methods through its information technology systems.