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PC07-21

File #  PC07-21
Institution/HIC  Ministry of Transportation
Summary

Disclosure of driver licence database information to a private investigator.

Section 2(1) (personal information) - the record contained personal information.

Section 42 (disclosure) - the disclosure of the personal information was not in accordance with the Act.

Recommendations:

  1. Review all classes of authorized requesters to determine whether disclosures are taking place for purposes that are consistent with MTO's core purposes.
  2. Review audit procedures to ensure that audits are conducted in a timely manner.
Legislation
  • FIPPA
  • 2(1) personal information
  • Section 43
  • 42(1)(c)
Subject Index
Signed by  Mark Ratner
Published  Mar 31, 2008
Type  Privacy Complaint Report
Issue Outcomes

Disclosure of driver licence database information to a private investigator.

Section 2(1) (personal information) - the record contained personal information.

Section 42 (disclosure) - the disclosure of the personal information was not in accordance with the Act.

Recommendations:

  1. Review all classes of authorized requesters to determine whether disclosures are taking place for purposes that are consistent with MTO's core purposes.
  2. Review audit procedures to ensure that audits are conducted in a timely manner.
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