Criminal background check on tenant
The OPC investigated a complaint about an RCMP officer who accessed the CPIC database to conduct a criminal background check on a prospective tenant for a private rental. The investigation found the officer used the database for personal reasons, not for a legitimate law enforcement purpose. The RCMP took remedial actions, including an apology and a reminder to employees about database use policies, which satisfied the OPC.
- Unauthorized access to the CPIC database
- Use of personal information for non-law enforcement purposes
- Compliance with RCMP policies on database access
Complaint well-founded and resolved
The RCMP officer accessed the CPIC database for personal reasons, violating the Privacy Act and RCMP policies. The investigation concluded the complaint was well-founded, but resolved after the RCMP implemented satisfactory remedial actions.
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The RCMP apologized to the complainant, reminded all employees of database use policies, and planned communiqués on transgression measures.
- Privacy Act
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