Canada Revenue Agency employee accesses tax file without authorization
The complainant alleged that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) contravened the Privacy Act by improperly accessing his tax file. The investigation found that a CRA employee accessed the complainant's tax file without authorization and beyond the requirements of their position. The CRA has since confirmed the employee no longer has access to taxpayer information.
- Unauthorized access to personal information
- Contravention of use and disclosure provisions of the Privacy Act
Complaint well-founded — corrective measures taken
The investigation confirmed that a CRA employee accessed the complainant's tax file without authorization and beyond the scope of their duties, constituting a contravention of the Privacy Act. The institution resolved the issue by revoking the employee's access.
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The employee's access to taxpayer information was revoked.
- Privacy Act
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