Interlinc

PRIVACY POLICY

Interlinc is committed to maintaining the security and privacy of visitor’s personal information. The company complies with all federal and provincial laws respecting privacy and has been developed based on the principles set out in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PERSONAL INFORMATION UNDER ITS CONTROL

Accountability rests with the Privacy Officer. The Privacy Officer is designated to oversee compliance. Other individuals may be delegated to act on behalf of the Policy Officer.
Interlinc is responsible for personal information in its possession or under its control and will use appropriate means to ensure that a level of privacy protection equal to this privacy policy is maintained.
Interlinc has implemented practices to give effect to these principles, includingprocedures to protect personal information, a complaints response mechanism, and an awareness program for staff.

IDENTIFY THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH PERSONAL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED AT OR BEFORE THE TIME THE INFORMATION IS COLLECTED.

Interlinc collects information which may be used for a variety of purposes depending on the circumstances. These include maintaining a record of requests for information and complaints and developing and implementing marketing services;
If personal information collected for a purpose not previously identified is used, we will identify and document this purpose before such use.

THE KNOWLEDGE AND CONSENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL ARE REQUIRED FOR THE COLLECTION, USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION, EXCEPT WHERE INAPPROPRIATE.

The way in which we seek consent, including whether it is express or implied consent, may vary depending on the sensitivity of the information and the reasonable expectations of the individual. An individual may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. We will typically seek consent for the use or disclosure of personal information at the time of collection, but in certain circumstances consent may be sought afterwards.
Interlinc will only ask individuals to consent to the collection, use or disclosure of personal information as a condition of verifying eligibility of receipt of a service or product we provide or represent, if such use, collection or disclosure is required to fulfill an identified purpose.
In certain circumstances, as permitted or required by law, we may collect, use or disclose personal information without the knowledge and consent of the individual. These circumstances include: personal information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege or is publicly available as defined by regulation; where collection or use is clearly in the interests of the individual and consent cannot be obtained in a timely manner; to investigate a breach of agreement or a contravention of the law; to act in respect of an emergency that threatens the life, health or security of an individual; for debt collection; or to comply with a subpoena, warrant or court order.

INTERLINC WILL LIMIT THE AMOUNT AND TYPE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED TO THAT WHICH IS NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSES IDENTIFIED BY INTERLINC. WE WILL ONLY COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION BY FAIR AND LAWFUL MEANS.

INTERLINC SHALL NOT USE OR DISCLOSE PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS COLLECTED, EXCEPT WITH CONSENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PERSONAL INFORMATION SHALL BE RETAINED ONLY AS LONG AS IS NECESSARY FOR THE FULFILMENT OF THOSE PURPOSES.

Personal information shall be retained only as long as it remains necessary or relevant for the identified purposes or as required by law. In some circumstances where personal information has been utilized to make a decision about an individual, that personal information shall be retained for a period of time that is reasonably sufficient to allow for access by the individual. Personal information that is no longer required to fulfill an identified purpose shall be erased, destroyed or made anonymous.

BEST EFFORTS WILL BE USED TO ENSURE THAT PERSONAL INFORMATION IS AS ACCURATE, COMPLETE AND UP-TO-DATE AS IS NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH IT IS TO BE USED.

Personal information used by Interlinc shall be sufficiently accurate, complete and up-to-date to minimize the possibility that inappropriate information may be used to make a decision about an individual and information and shall not be routinely updatedexcept when necessary to fulfill the identified purposes for which the information was collected.

PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROTECTED BY SECURITY SAFEGUARDS APPROPRIATE TO THE SENSITIVITY OF THE INFORMATION.

Personal information shall be protected against loss or theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification regardless of the format.

SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT ITS POLICIES AND PRACTICES RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE MADE READILY AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS.

Information regarding its policies and practices shall be made available in a form that is generally understandable, including how to gain access to personal information, the type of personal information held and how to contact our Privacy Officer:

Information about its policies and practices relating to personal information available through its web-site http://www.interlincdirect.com by e-mail and or regular mail.

UPON WRITTEN REQUEST, INTERLINC WILL INFORM AN INDIVIDUAL OF THE EXISTENCE, USE AND DISCLOSURE OF THEIR PERSONAL INFORMATION AND WILL GIVE THE INDIVIDUAL ACCESS TO THAT INFORMATION. AN INDIVIDUAL CAN CHALLENGE THE ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION AND HAVE IT AMENDED AS APPROPRIATE.

A written request for information will be responded to within 30 days of receipt of a request properly filed. Sufficient information is required to provide an account of the existence, use and disclosure of personal information. Should an individual successfully demonstrate any inaccuracy or omission in the records, the appropriate amendments will be made to the information.
When a challenge is not resolved to the satisfaction of the individual, a statement of disagreement shall be attached to the individual's records.
In certain situations, access to all the personal information it holds about an individual may not be able to be provided for example, information that is prohibitively costly to provide, information that contains references to other individuals and information that cannot be disclosed for legal, security, or commercial proprietary reasons.
All complaints about the above principles will be investigated. If a complaint is found to be justified appropriate measures will be taken, including, if necessary, amending its policies and practices.