Royal Canadian Mounted Police revealed absolute discharge
Transport Canada denied a man's security clearance based on information from the RCMP. The man complained that the RCMP improperly disclosed his personal information, specifically details of an absolute discharge from a 2009 incident. The RCMP disclosed this information without the required ministerial approval, which contravened the Criminal Records Act.
- Disclosure of personal information by the RCMP.
- Compliance with the Criminal Records Act regarding absolute discharges.
- Authorization for disclosure of information for security clearances.
Complaint well-founded — corrective measures recommended
The RCMP disclosed information about an absolute discharge without the required ministerial approval, contravening the Criminal Records Act. This disclosure was not authorized under the Privacy Act.
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The OPC recommended that the RCMP send a letter of apology to the complainant.
- Criminal Records Act
- Privacy Act
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