Scope
Corus Capital Inc. (“Corus Capital”, “Corus” or the “company”) attaches great importance to the confidentiality and security of personal information. This policy attests to this concern and our commitment to protect such information. The related procedures specify how it shall be applied.
The policy is established in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPED” Act).
Corus Capital adheres to the principles set forth in the Canadian Privacy Code drawn up by the Canadian Standards Association, which served as a cornerstone for the PIPED Act.
The two major concerns are:
The policy applies to personal information in all its forms – verbal, electronic, written or other – that a person gathers, holds, uses or communicates to third parties in connection with a company’s business activities. It is defined as any information about a natural person and helps to identify him or her. Information of a public nature is not subject thereto.
It may occur that our files contain both personal information and confidential information not coming under the definition of personal information. Furthermore, the regulations only concern individuals, as well as companies that conduct their business as individual companies. Under all circumstances, it is understood that Corus Capital shall protect the confidentiality of any information it is entrusted with.
This policy and the related procedures shall be periodically reviewed to ascertain their conformity and effectiveness.
Principles governing the protection of personal information
Accountability
We are responsible for personal information under our control. We have designated individuals who are responsible for monitoring our ongoing compliance with the Privacy Principles.
Identifying purposes
The purpose for which personal information is gathered shall be determined prior to or at the time of the gathering thereof.
Consent
Your consent is required for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information, subject to certain exceptions. Such exceptions are set out in the law and include where legal, medical or security reasons make it impossible, or impractical, to seek consent. Your consent may be expressed in writing. It may also be given verbally, electronically, or through an authorized representative. In certain circumstances, it may also be implied.
Limiting collection
The collection of your personal information must be by fair and lawful means, and be limited to that which is necessary for the purposes identified.
Limiting use, disclosure and retention
Your personal information may only be used or disclosed for the purposes for which it was collected, other purposes you consent to, or as required or permitted by law. It may only be kept for as long as is necessary to satisfy the purposes for which it was collected, or as required or permitted by law.
Accuracy
Any personal information that is collected, used or disclosed should be as accurate, complete and as up-to-date as is necessary for the purpose for which it is to be used.
Safeguards
Personal information shall be protected by security safeguards that are appropriate to the sensitivity of the information, in order to protect your personal information from unwarranted intrusion, release or misuse.
Openness
Corus Capital shall make the information about its personal information handling policies and practices easily available to any person.
A copy of this policy is available on Corus Capital’s website at www.corus-capital.com.
Individual access
Upon written request, you will be informed of the existence, use and disclosure of your personal information and you will be given access to it, subject to certain exceptions, as permitted by law. You may also verify the accuracy and completeness of your information, and request that it be amended, if appropriate.
Inquiries and concerns
You may contact us if you have any inquiries or concerns about our privacy policies and practices:
by e-mail: info@corus-capital.com
Person Responsible for Protection of Personal Information:
Corus Capital Inc.
904 – 63 St Clair Avenue West
Toronto, ON M4V 2Y9
Canada