Disclosure of Information & Privacy

Question 0

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

Answer 0

Section 107 of the Customs Act

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Seek approval from their Superintendent

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Section 8

Question 3

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

Answer 3

• Section 107 of the Customs Act
• Section 8 of the Privacy Act
• Policy Guidelines and the Disclosure of Customs information

Question 4

What are the two types of information BSOs will use to perform their duties?

Answer 4

Personal and non-personal information

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Yes, as a good measure

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

If the Superintendent gives approval to disclose personal information what other approval must a BSO get?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What is an ATIP request?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Who can make an ATIP request?

Answer 10

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

Basically ANYONE!

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Provide the required documentation within the required time