For a variety or reasons, many staff members have access, via computer or hard copy, to student information. Can we assume the normal access is “consistent purpose”?
NO, the fact that access to student information is available does not condone unauthorized access to that information. Staff should only be accessing student information if they have a need to use that information as a part of their job responsibilities. “Consistent purpose: is defined in Section 41 of the Act as having a reasonable and direct connection to the original purpose for collection of the information and being necessary for operating a legally authorized program of the Institute. Can the personal information (such as telephone number, timetable, address, etc.) of employees be disclosed to a third party? Disclosure of the business address and business telephone number of a staff member is not considered an unreasonable invasion of privacy. The timetable of a staff member could be considered to be a part of that person’s “employment responsibilities” and would thus also not be considered an unreasonable invasion of privacy. [Section 17(2)(e)] However, it would be prudent to co
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