What information must the strata corporation collect from, and provide to owners and how is collecting and releasing information affected by the Personal Information and Privacy Act?
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has released guidelines for strata corporations that are available elsewhere on the VISOA website under the title of Privacy Guidelines for Strata Corporations and Strata Agents. The Privacy Act cannot be used as an excuse for not collecting or releasing information required by Section 35 and 36 of the Strata Property Act. However, strata councils should consult the Guidelines before gathering or releasing information beyond what is required by s35 and s36 of the Act. Bylaws can require additional information but the Privacy Guideline should be consulted before adopting such bylaws.
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