This fact sheet provides guidance and recommendations based on current privacy laws, the Model By-law (2015), and the work of a law firm. It includes advice on limiting the collection of personal information, obtaining consent, granting members access to their personal information, and protecting confidential information. The goal is to ensure compliance with privacy laws while maintaining efficient cooperative operations.
Topics include: information sheet, privacy, confidentiality, Ontario, housing cooperatives, personal information, government requirements, consent, and access.
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