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Settled case summary #7 — A national transportation company

Organization: A national transportation companyComplainant: An employee
Decision: Feb 27, 2004Published: Feb 27, 2004

An employee of a national transportation company complained about the security of employee personal information in an automated crew management system. The complainant was concerned that unauthorized personnel, including union representatives, could access sensitive information like date of birth, SIN, and wage rates. The company agreed to modify the system to prevent the display of SIN, birth date, and health information on certain screens. As the complainant's concerns were addressed, the case was settled.

  • Security of employee personal information
  • Access to sensitive personal information (SIN, date of birth, health information) by unauthorized personnel
  • Appropriate use and disclosure of employee data

Complaint settled

The complaint was settled during the investigation because the company made adjustments to the system that addressed the complainant's concerns regarding the security and access to sensitive personal information.

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Recommended action / remedy

The company modified the system to no longer display SIN, birth date, and health information on specific screens.

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