Settled case summary #4 — A federally regulated transportation company

Employees complained that a list containing their names, identification and seniority numbers, and social insurance numbers (SINs) was shared with their union without their knowledge or consent. The company admitted fault, stating the SIN was inadvertently included on one list and was visible on another shared with the union. The company implemented changes, including no longer requiring SINs for severance applications and amending consent forms for sharing employee information with the union.

• Disclosure of personal information to a third party (union)
• Inclusion of SIN on employee lists
• Lack of employee consent for disclosure