Intent:
The intent of the privacy policy is to protect the personal privacy of the affiliate’s members, volunteers, families and staff in accordance with applicable provincial and federal statutes.
Procedure:
The board of directors will ensure that the affiliate in all of its operations complies with federal and provincial statutes and regulations respecting the privacy of members, volunteers, staff, donors and families. To this end the board will direct procedures that will comply with the legislation.
Responsibility:
The Secretary of the Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring appropriate procedures are in place in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Rationale:
The affiliate is dedicated to protecting the privacy of all members, volunteers, staff, donors, and families and maintaining the trust that they have placed in the affiliate. The Privacy Policy incorporates the highest standards as set out in federal and provincial legislation across Canada.