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What is meant by personal information?

  • Information about an identifiable individual (correct)
  • Information collected exclusively for marketing purposes
  • Data that is publicly available and non-sensitive
  • Any information that can be shared without restriction

    • Which act governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in Canada?

  • Freedom of Information Act
  • Data Protection Act
  • Privacy Protection Act
  • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) (correct)

    • What has increased the importance of privacy concerns in recent years?

  • The implementation of stricter laws on data sharing
  • The reduced amount of data being collected
  • The decrease in the use of technology in the workplace
  • The ability to compile and manipulate vast amounts of sensitive information quickly (correct)

    • What type of liability can employers face regarding their employees' actions concerning privacy?

    <p>Vicarious liability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered personal information?

    <p>Anonymized test scores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about privacy in the workplace is true?

    <p>Privacy was easier to protect in the past due to less data collection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle states that the organization collecting information must be accountable?

    <p>Accountability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of the organization regarding the accuracy of personal information?

    <p>Individuals must be allowed to correct errors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle regarding the limited collection of personal information?

    <p>Only the required information for the identified purpose should be collected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario allows for disclosure of personal information without consent?

    <p>In cases involving fraud.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant update regarding the Privacy Commissioner in the recent amendments to PIPEDA?

    <p>The Privacy Commissioner can enter into compliance agreements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of PIPA?

    <p>To govern the collection and use of personal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can request access to personal information under PIPA?

    <p>Any individual about their own personal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step is NOT part of ensuring compliance with PIPA?

    <p>Conduct improper monitoring of employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the commissioner have under the Personal Information Protection Act?

    <p>To review privacy complaints and organizational decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key principles that organizations must follow regarding privacy policies?

    <p>Be open and transparent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must organizations provide to individuals concerning their personal information?

    <p>Access to their own personal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key aspect of providing access as per PIPA?

    <p>Allow individuals to view their own information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT classified as personal information?

    <p>Company policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PIPEDA primarily aim to regulate?

    <p>The collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by organizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions would likely not be covered by WCB benefits due to wilful misconduct?

    <p>Injury while under the influence of alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a required condition for an injury to qualify under occupational diseases?

    <p>There must be a clear connection between the work conditions and the disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions would likely disqualify an injury from WCB benefits?

    <p>Injury resulting from horseplay that deviated from duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of workers' compensation (WC) legislation?

    <p>To provide insurance for work-related injuries or diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the workers' compensation legislation?

    <p>Workers are required to contribute to premiums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an injury or disease meet to be eligible for workers' compensation benefits?

    <p>It must arise out of and in the course of employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental trade-off for employers under workers' compensation legislation?

    <p>They are protected from lawsuits by injured workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the workers' compensation regime concerning injured workers?

    <p>To promote early and safe return to work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who administers the workers' compensation system in provinces like BC and Alberta?

    <p>Workers' Compensation boards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity is NOT considered a public body under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act?

    <p>Private sector organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation regarding the right to request correction of personal information under the Act?

    <p>Requests to correct information may be rejected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under PIPEDA, which of the following is NOT typically covered?

    <p>Personal information collected by government bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following rights do individuals have under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act?

    <p>Right to request government-held personal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contemporary issue has intensified the focus on privacy concerns in the workplace?

    <p>The ability to compile and analyze data rapidly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered personal information under PIPEDA?

    <p>Employee's home address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What liability can employers incur related to their employees' handling of personal information?

    <p>Vicarious liability for invasions of privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reflects a key change in the nature of privacy issues compared to the past?

    <p>Rapid technological advancement facilitating data manipulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must organizations do to ensure their privacy policies are effective?

    <p>Regularly update and communicate policies to employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the obligations organizations have regarding individual access to personal information?

    <p>Facilitate access within a reasonable timeframe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a principle organizations must follow regarding privacy?

    <p>Using personal information indefinitely without consideration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of PIPA?

    <p>To govern the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Privacy

    • Concerns about privacy are paramount due to heightened ability to collect, analyze, transfer, and manipulate personal information.
    • Employers can be held liable for privacy violations by employees in the course of their duties.
    • The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in federally regulated industries.

    Personal Information

    • Includes: Age, sex, religion, ethnicity, opinions, photographs, ID numbers, address, phone number, personal email address, web browsing history, purchasing and spending habits, income, credit records, loan records, disciplinary actions, employee files, pay, and benefit records.

    Alberta and British Columbia Legislation

    • Alberta and BC enacted legislation comparable to PIPEDA called Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) for provincially regulated industries.
    • The Supreme Court of Canada struck down Alberta’s PIPA in 2013 requiring them to update legislation within a year.
    • Alberta's PIPA was amended and is currently undergoing a comprehensive review.

    PIPEDA Amendments

    • The Digital Privacy Act in 2015 brought several changes to PIPEDA.
    • Organizations must report and record breaches if there is risk of significant harm.
    • The definition of "personal information" was broadened to include applicants.
    • Business contact information is exempt if used for business, employment, or professional purposes.
    • Disclosure to third parties without consent was broadened in cases of illegality, fraud, and financial abuse.
    • The Privacy Commissioner can now enter into compliance agreements.

    PIPEDA: 10 Privacy Principles

    • Accountability: The organization collecting the information must establish and implement policies and procedures to comply with privacy principles.
    • Identifying the purpose: Organizations must identify the purpose for which personal information is collected.
    • Consent: Consent is required before an organization can collect personal information, except in certain circumstances such as legal obligations or to prevent harm.
    • Limited Collection: Organizations must collect only information that is necessary for the identified purpose, and must be obtained by fair and lawful means.
    • Limited Use, Disclosure, and Retention: The organization may only use, disclose, and retain personal information for the purpose it was collected for, and should keep it only as long as necessary.
    • Accuracy: Organizations should ensure information is accurate, and individuals should have opportunity to correct errors.
    • Safeguards: Information should be protected with appropriate security safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, destruction, or loss.
    • Openness: Organizations should make their privacy policies and procedures available to individuals.
    • Individual Access: Organizations must provide individuals with access to their own personal information at a reasonable charge, must inform them of the information practices, and must respond promptly and reasonably to requests.
    • Recourse: Organizations must establish procedures for individuals to address concerns and complaints regarding the organization’s privacy practices.

    Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)

    • PIPA governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by private sector organizations in British Columbia.
    • It recognizes both the right of individuals to have their personal information protected and the need for organizations to collect, use, or disclose this information for reasonable purposes.
    • It covers personal information in the custody or control of private sector organizations relating to commercial transactions or activities.
    • Provides for employee personal information in workplaces.
    • Allows individuals to request access to their information and to request correction of inaccurate information.
    • Individuals can file privacy complaints with the commissioner if they believe their privacy has been violated or their personal information was collected, used, or disclosed without proper authority or consent.

    PIPA: Who Is Covered?

    • Includes non-profit organizations, trade unions, private schools, partnerships, corporations, unincorporated associations, professional regulatory associations, any individuals acting in a commercial capacity, and any individual acting on behalf of a covered organization.

    PIPA: Compliance Steps

    • Appoint a Chief Privacy Officer (CPO).
    • Assess how the organization collects, stores, retains, uses, and discloses personal information.
    • Develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with PIPA.
    • Train all staff to raise awareness of PIPA requirements.
    • Monitor the performance of privacy policy.

    Workers Compensation Legislation

    • Workers' Compensation (WC) legislation in Alberta and BC is a no-fault insurance scheme for work-related injuries and diseases.
    • Employers pay premiums to fund the system.
    • WC compensates workers for injuries or illnesses occurring on the job, while protecting employers from lawsuits.
    • WC regime is increasingly focused on prevention and preventative measures.

    Privacy in Today's World

    • Privacy of personal information has become a major concern as technology allows for easy collection, analysis, and manipulation of sensitive data.
    • Employers can be held responsible for privacy violations committed by their employees, even if they did not directly participate in the act.

    Understanding "Personal Information"

    • The definition of "personal information" is broad and encompasses various types of data including:
      • Age, gender, religious affiliation, ethnicity, and personal opinions.
      • Identification documents, home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and web browsing history.
      • Financial information, credit records, and loan records.
      • Employment records, disciplinary actions, salary, and benefits.
      • Medical information including blood type and medical records.

    Federal Legislation: PIPEDA

    • The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is a federal law in Canada that regulates how organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information.
    • This act applies to a variety of organizations and covers personal information collected on employees, customers, and other individuals.

    Alberta and British Columbia's "Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act"

    • Provides individuals with the right to access personal data held by public bodies such as:

      • Departments, branches, and offices of the government
      • Agencies, boards, commissions, and corporations
      • Educational institutions
      • Health care institutions
      • Local government bodies
      • Self-governing professions

    • Individuals can request correction of inaccurate personal information held by public bodies, although the right to correction is not absolute.

    • The legislation includes a complaint process for individuals who believe their personal information has been mishandled.

    Workers' Compensation: Alberta and British Columbia

    • Workers' compensation (WC) acts in Alberta and British Columbia offer no-fault insurance for work-related injuries and diseases.
    • Employers fund the system through premiums.
    • Workers are protected from suing their employers for work-related injuries in exchange for receiving WC benefits.

    Key Features of Workers' Compensation Legislation

    • Benefits are provided regardless of fault (employee or employer negligence).
    • Workers' compensation is funded by employer premiums, not by employee contributions.
    • It is illegal for workers to contribute to WC premiums.
    • Workers cannot waive their WC rights.
    • Most employers are required to provide WC coverage.
    • Emphasis is on early and safe return to work (RTW) for injured workers.
    • Vocational rehabilitation is offered to employees unable to return to their previous jobs.
    • WC boards (WorkSafeBC and WCB Alberta) administer the system.

    WC Coverage

    • Most industries are covered by WC legislation.

    • Some industries are not compulsorily covered but can opt-in, such as:

      • Financial institutions
      • Recreational and social clubs
      • Broadcasting stations
      • Law firms

    • The agricultural exemption has been eliminated in Alberta.

    • The following individuals are typically not covered:

      • Independent contractors
      • Sole proprietors
      • Executive officers

    WCB Benefit Eligibility

    • To be eligible for WC benefits, the injury or illness must have arisen "out of and in the course of employment."
    • This means that the injury doesn't necessarily have to be directly related to the performance of the job, but must be reasonably incidental to employment.

    Exclusion from WCB Benefits

    • Injuries or illnesses that are primarily due to the employee's serious and wilful misconduct are often not covered. This can include:
      • Injuries occurring during criminal acts
      • Injuries sustained while intoxicated
      • Intentional self-inflicted injuries
      • Fighting when the dispute is purely personal
      • Horseplay that significantly deviates from work duties
      • Activities that are exclusively personal and have no connection to work duties

    Disability Claims

    • Workers typically need to demonstrate a causal relationship between their injury or illness and their work.

    • There are exceptions for certain conditions such as:

      • PTSD for first responders
      • Some cancers and heart attacks for firefighters
      • Conditions listed in Schedule B of the British Columbia WC Act and the Alberta WC Regulation

    • Schedule B lists industrial diseases associated with specific industries. If a worker develops a listed disease, there is a presumption that it resulted from their work, although this presumption can be challenged.

    Mental Stress, Chronic Pain, and WC

    • Mental stress, chronic pain, or disorders related to work are eligible for WC benefits if they are:
      • Primarily caused by work-related events that are excessive or unusual
      • Objectively confirmed
      • Diagnosed by a qualified medical expert
      • Not related to the process of making a compensation claim

    Resignation and Retirement

    • An employee's resignation may be considered involuntary if they were effectively pressured to resign by their employer.

    • Resignation can be inferred if the employee's actions were intentional, unequivocal, and non-impulsive.

    • Employers may prevent resigned employees from working during their notice period by paying them but instructing them not to come to work.

    • Special circumstances, such as the employee possessing unique expertise or holding a key role, can trigger a statutory requirement for providing notice of resignation.

    • Mandatory retirement policies are generally prohibited in Ontario, as they may constitute age-related discrimination.

    • Employers should carefully document the reasons for terminating older employees to prevent age discrimination complaints.

    • Offering early retirement incentives does not inherently constitute age discrimination, but offers should be presented neutrally to avoid potential complaints.

    Privacy in the Workplace

    • Privacy is a relatively new concern due to advancements in information storage and processing.
    • Employers can be held responsible for their employee's actions that intrude on privacy during work.
    • The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by private sector organizations.
    • Personal information includes: age, sex, religion, ethnicity, opinions, photographs, ID numbers, home address, residential phone number, personal email address, web browsing history, purchasing and spending habits, income, credit records, loan records, disciplinary actions, employee files, pay, benefit records, blood type, and medical records.

    Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA)

    • FOIPPA grants individuals the right to access information held by public bodies, while providing public bodies with guidelines for handling personal information.
    • Public bodies include: government departments, branches, offices, agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, offices, educational institutions, healthcare providers, local governments, and self-governing professions.
    • FOIPPA allows individuals access to government-held records, including personal information about them.
    • Individuals can request corrections to their personal information in government files, but it's not an absolute right.
    • Individuals can submit complaints to the Information and Privacy Commissioner if they believe their personal information has been handled improperly.

    PIPEDA Coverage

    • As of January 1, 2001, PIPEDA regulates personal information held by private sector organizations.
    • This includes information collected, used, disclosed, and retained on employees, customers, and other individuals.
    • PIPEDA establishes ten principles for the ethical handling of personal information:
      • Accountability: Organizations are responsible for personal information under their control.
      • Identifying Purposes: The purpose for collecting personal information must be clear and identified.
      • Consent: Individuals must consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal information.
      • Limiting Collection: Organizations should only collect personal information that is relevant to the identified purpose.
      • Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention: Personal information should only be used and disclosed for the purposes stated, and retained only as long as necessary.
      • Accuracy: Personal information should be accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
      • Safeguards: Organizations must protect personal information with appropriate security measures.
      • Openness: Privacy policies and procedures should be readily available.
      • Individual Access: Individuals should have access to their personal information and the ability to request correction.
      • Recourse: Individuals must have access to a mechanism for addressing complaints about the handling of their personal information.

    Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)

    • British Columbia enacted PIPA in 2003, providing legislation similar to PIPEDA for provincially regulated industries.
    • PIPA includes workplace rules for handling employee personal information.
    • Alberta enacted PIPA in 2004, providing legislation similar to PIPEDA for provincially regulated industries.
    • PIPA includes workplace rules for handling employee personal information.
    • PIPA has been amended in 2005, 2009, 2010, and 2014, and is currently undergoing a comprehensive review.

    PIPA Coverage

    • Provincially regulated organizations that PIPA applies to include: non-profit organizations, trade unions, private schools, partnerships, corporations, unincorporated associations, professional regulatory associations, individuals acting in a commercial capacity, and individuals acting on behalf of corporations, unincorporated associations, trade unions, or partnerships.

    Workers' Compensation Legislation

    • The workers' compensation (WC) acts of Alberta and BC are no-fault insurance schemes for work-related injuries and diseases.
    • Employers pay premiums that fund the cost of the system.
    • The trade-off: WC compensates workers injured on the job or who contract occupational diseases, while employers are protected from lawsuits by injured workers.
    • The WC regime increasingly focuses on prevention and preventative measures.

    Key Features of WC Legislation

    • No-fault: pays out regardless of employer or employee negligence.
    • Benefits are funded by premiums.
    • Workers cannot contribute to WC premiums.
    • WC rights cannot be waived.
    • Coverage is mandatory for most employers.
    • Emphasis is on early and safe return to work.
    • Vocational rehabilitation is offered for employees unable to return to their original jobs.
    • Administered by WC boards (WorkSafeBC and WCB Alberta).

    WC Coverage

    • Most industries are covered by workers' compensation.
    • Some industries are not mandatorily covered but may apply for coverage voluntarily, including financial institutions, recreational and social clubs, broadcasting stations, and law firms.
    • The agriculture exemption has been eliminated in Alberta.
    • Workers not covered include: independent contractors, sole proprietors, and executive officers.

    WCB Benefit Eligibility

    • To be eligible for benefits, an injury must have occurred "arising out of and in the course of employment".
    • The injury need not result from performing the job, as long as it is reasonably incidental to employment.

    WCB Benefit Coverage

    • Lost earnings on the day of the injury, paid by the employer.
    • Healthcare costs.
    • Temporary partial disability benefits.
    • Permanent total disability benefits (payable for life).
    • Temporary total disability benefits (periodic payments at a rate equivalent to permanent disability, ceasing after recovery).
    • Permanent partial disability or disfigurement benefits (payable for life).
    • Vocational rehabilitation: WCB finances retraining for workers unable to return to their original jobs.
    • Death and survivor benefits: surviving spouse may receive a lump-sum payment based on factors such as the deceased's net average earnings, number of dependent children, dependent's entitlement to CPP earnings, and whether the spouse is incapacitated.

    Case Study: Robert

    • Robert, a 38-year-old head auto mechanic at Otto's Body Shop, injured his thumb while starting his shift (the same ligament he injured previously at a different job).
    • This scenario highlights the "arising out of and in the course of employment" requirement for WC benefits, which means even an injury not directly related to performing work tasks can qualify if it occurs during work hours.

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