Drug Scan, Child Access Linked in Inappropriate Disclosure
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) investigated a complaint from a woman who alleged her personal information regarding a drug scan during a prison visit was inappropriately disclosed. The OPC found that the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) failed to adequately investigate the disclosure, which resulted in the woman's ex-husband restricting access to their children. The OPC determined that CSC employees had disclosed the information, but could not identify the source or specific individuals involved. The complaint was upheld as well-founded due to the improper disclosure and CSC's inadequate handling of the issue.
- Inappropriate disclosure of personal information
- Adequacy of investigation into the disclosure
- Responsibility of the institution for unauthorized access and disclosure
Complaint well-founded — corrective actions required
The investigation confirmed that the complainant's personal information regarding a drug scan was disclosed to her ex-husband by CSC employees. The CSC failed to adequately investigate the core issue of disclosure and to take appropriate measures to address it.
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The Commissioner recommended that the Correctional Service of Canada take all necessary measures to prevent future inappropriate disclosures and ensure thorough investigations into such incidents.
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