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Canadian Privacy Decisions

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Nova Scotia
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

FI-05-22 — Environment & Labour

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Gaetz v. Attorney General of Nova Scotia

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

M2005-001 — Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services and Affordable Professional Group, Inc.

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Alberta
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Personal Information Protection Act

P2005-IR-007 — Rick Arsenault Enterprises Inc. and Ken Rice Retailing Inc.

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Federal (Canada)Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents ActSettled
Jul 29, 2005Settled Case summary· Indexed Apr 12, 2026

Settled Case summary: Disclosure of personal information to estranged spouse - July 29, 2005

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An individual complained that a bank employee improperly disclosed her account balance to her estranged husband. The bank acknowledged that its employee likely contravened PIPEDA by disclosing the information without consent. The matter was settled between the complainant and the bank, and the OPC agreed to consider the complaint settled, as no systemic issues were found.

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Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents ActSettled

Settled Case summary: Disclosure of personal information to estranged spouse - July 29, 2005

Jul 29, 2005Settled Case summary
Adjudicator: Jennifer Stoddart
Plain-Language Summary

An individual complained that a bank employee improperly disclosed her account balance to her estranged husband. The bank acknowledged that its employee likely contravened PIPEDA by disclosing the information without consent. The matter was settled between the complainant and the bank, and the OPC agreed to consider the complaint settled, as no systemic issues were found.

Key Issues
  • Improper disclosure of personal information by a bank employee.
  • Lack of knowledge and consent for disclosure of personal information.
  • Adequacy of bank's privacy policies and training.
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FI-05-21 — Environment & Labour

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Privacy Report PC-040019-1 - 2005-07-26

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

F2005-009 — Alberta Seniors and Community Supports and Qualicare Health Services Corporation

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

F2005-004 — Alberta Health and Wellness

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Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act

2005 CanLII 34794 (NB OMBUD) — Department of the Environment and Local Government and Office of the Premier

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Personal Information Protection Act

P2005-IR-006 — CBV Collection Services Ltd.

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

REPORT 2005 – 005 — SaskEnergy Incorporated

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

F2005-IR-005 — University of Calgary

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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

F2005-IR-004 — Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

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F2004-019 — Alberta Environment

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