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Introduction<\/strong> Definitions<\/strong> 1. Accountability 2. Purpose for Collecting Information a) Name Use of Personal Information<\/strong> 3.\u00a0 Obtaining Consent 4.\u00a0 Limiting Collection 5.\u00a0 Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention 6.\u00a0 Being Accurate 7.\u00a0 Using Appropriate Safeguards 8. Being Open 9.\u00a0 Giving Individuals Access
\nCanada’s National Firearms Association (the Association) is committed to protecting the privacy of members whose personal information is held by the Association through responsible information management practices.\u00a0 Any personal information provided to Canada’s National Firearms Association is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (BC Personal Information and Privacy Act -PIPA).<\/p>\n
\nPersonal Information-means information about an identifiable individual. Examples include name, home address and phone number, social insurance number, financial and medical information.
\nPrivacy Officer-means the individual designated responsibility for ensuring that the Association complies with this policy and PIPA.<\/p>\n
\nCanada’s National Firearms Association will appoint a Privacy Officer annually to oversee the security of personal information.\u00a0 The name and contact information for the Privacy Officer will be published in the Association magazine and on our website.\u00a0 The Privacy Officer will be responsible for ensuring that the Association is in compliance with the PIPEDA.\u00a0 The Privacy Officer will ensure that any personal information transferred to a third party (such as mailing lists for processing of newsletters, etc.) is properly protected.<\/p>\n
\nCanada’s National Firearms Association collects personal information in order to properly serve its individual and club members.\u00a0 Information collected includes:<\/p>\n
\nb) Address
\nc) Telephone and Fax number(s)
\nd) Electronic mail address(es)
\ne) Availability for volunteering for Association activities
\nf) Correspondence with the Association, including statements, court decisions and related documents
\ng) Interests regarding firearm activities and supporting documents<\/p>\n
\nThe information collected is used to fulfill our obligations to you as set out in Canada’s National Firearms Association constitution and by-laws, to provide specific services as required. Our uses of your personal information include:<\/p>\n\n
\nFrom time to time Canada’s National Firearms Association may collect additional information in order to fulfill our obligations to you or to provide specific services. This information will only be collected as required and with your express consent.\u00a0\u00a0 When this occurs you will be fully informed of the reasons for collection of that information and how the information will be used.\u00a0 Should you wish to withdraw your consent for the Association to collect personal information, you should be aware that it may affect our ability to provide you with membership services.<\/p>\n
\nWhen you join Canada’s National Firearms Association, you provide the Association with basic personal information.\u00a0 The Association will only collect information as needed to fulfill its responsibilities to you as a member. Canada’s National Firearms Association assures you that your information will only be used for the purposes stated.<\/p>\n
\nThe Association will only keep your information as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.\u00a0 Personal information used to make decisions about an individual will be kept for at least one year so as to provide the individual with reasonable access to it.\u00a0 Personal information will be destroyed as soon it is no longer needed.<\/p>\n
\nCanada’s National Firearms Association is committed to ensuring the accuracy of all personal information collected, stored and shared in the course of its activities.<\/p>\n
\nProtection of Personal and Private Information
\nCanada’s National Firearms Association is committed to protecting your personal information from unauthorized use or disclosure. Our commitment means that:<\/p>\n\n
\nCanada’s National Firearms Association will provide you with information about our personal information policy upon request.\u00a0 The name and contact information of the National Privacy Officer will be published in the Association magazine.<\/p>\n
\nYour Rights:<\/p>\n