The Principles Of Privacy Protection

Privacy is a fundamental right. Personal information is a core part of who we are as individuals, and respecting privacy rights, as noted by Philippe Dufresne, Privacy Commissioner of Canada, is essential to our dignity and to the enjoyment of other freedoms. Creating a culture of privacy means limiting the collection, use, retention and disclosure of personal information to what is necessary and proportional to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. It also means being transparent about what is being collected and why it is being collected. And importantly, it means training the individuals dealing with personal information about the importance of protecting privacy and ensuring that regular monitoring is in place to ensure accountability with respect to the use, collection and disclosure of personal information. In the digital age, ensuring an individual's privacy is more challenging.