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What section of the Customs Act governs the access, use and disclosure of customs information?

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Section 107 of the Customs Act

1
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Before a BSO makes any disclosure of information, what must he do (except in certain specific situations)?

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Seek approval from their Superintendent

2
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What section of he Privacy Act governs the disclosure of personal information

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Section 8

3
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What sections of federal law and CBSA policy are instrumental in guiding the disclosure of information at the border?

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  • Section 107 of the Customs Act
  • Section 8 of the Privacy Act
  • Policy Guidelines and the Disclosure of Customs information
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What are the two types of information BSOs will use to perform their duties?

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Personal and non-personal information

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Should you ALWAYS seek approval from your Superintendent before disclosing any personal information?

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Yes, as a good measure

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When is the only time a BSO may make a disclosure of information without the approval of their Superintendent?

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When the BSO believes that the disclosure is regarded as urgently necessary to protect:

  • The life, health and safety of an individual, or the environment of Canada and any other country or
  • The national security or defence of Canada
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If the Superintendent gives approval to disclose personal information what other approval must a BSO get?

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One must get the approval of the person to whom the information relates

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If a decision is made to disclose information, what principle applies?

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The need-to-know principle.
Only disclose the minimum information that is required and not more.
Do co-workers need to know etc.

9
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What is an ATIP request?

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A request for information under the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act

10
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Who can make an ATIP request?

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  • All Canadian citizens
  • Permanent residents
  • Individuals present in Canada
  • Corporations present in Canada

Basically ANYONE!

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If the ATIP office requests a copy of your Officer Notebook or any other document what must you do?

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Provide the required documentation within the required time