Decisions/Federal (Canada)/Privacy Act/Hiring program for ex-military staff makes proper use of information
Federal (Canada)Office of the Privacy Commissioner of CanadaPrivacy ActNot well-founded
Hiring program for ex-military staff makes proper use of information
Organization: Public Service Commission of Canada
Decision: Nov 17, 2011Published: Nov 17, 2011
Plain-Language Summary
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada investigated a complaint concerning the Public Service Commission of Canada's collection and disclosure of an individual's medical release information from the Canadian Forces. The information was used for a priority hiring program for ex-military staff. The investigation found that the complainant had consented to the collection and disclosure.
Key Issues
- Collection and disclosure of personal information
- Consent to collection and disclosure
- Use of personal information for priority hiring program
Outcome
Complaint not well-founded
Reasoning
The investigation found that the complainant had provided written consent for the collection and disclosure of his medical release information, and that all aspects of the process conformed with the Privacy Act.
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