Whistleblower Security is committed to protecting your privacy. We are committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality and security of all information we receive and disseminate. Our guiding principles have been built upon the standards outlined in Canadian Standards Association's Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information and Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Whistleblower Security is responsible for all information received and is fully accountable for the protection of this information. Whistleblower Security has a designated individual who is responsible for ensuring compliance with our Privacy Policy.

When collecting information from our clients and their employees the purpose must be identified before and at the time the information is collected.

The consent of our clients and their employees is required when collecting, using and/or disclosing information except only to do so if required by law or within the course of legal undertaking.

The information collected from clients and their employees will be limited to the purposes identified by Whistleblower Security as part of conducting business. All information collected will be done so in a fair and lawful manner.

All information received and disseminated by Whistleblower Security will be for the purpose it was collected except when only to do so by law, within the course of legal undertaking or with your expressed consent. All information will be retained for the period of time required for the purpose it was collected.

Under no circumstances will information be sold, shared or distributed to a third-party; except only to do so if required by law or within the course of legal undertaking.

Information from clients and their employees will be as complete, current and accurate as provided to Whistleblower Security for the intended purpose for which it was collected. Whistleblower Security does not guarantee the validity and reliability of the information received by employees who communicate the information but ensure the full and accurate disclosure of the information received.

Whistleblower Security safeguards the information received by clients and their employees by means that are appropriate for the sensitivity of the information collected. Only designated individuals will be granted access to information. Whistleblower Security measures are in place internally and externally. Passwords and other security measures are utilized on our online Whistleblower Incident Reporter to protect information from unauthorized access. All employees will access and utilize information received for the purposes for which they are intended for and are required to sign a Confidentially Agreement as part of their employment with Whistleblower Security.

Whistleblower Security will make public to individuals internal and external to the company the policies and practices regarding the management and usage of their information. A printed version of our Privacy Policy can be requested by contacting our Privacy Officer.

Principle 9- Accessibility

Clients and their employees can request and shall have full access to the presence, usage and disclosure of their information. Clients and employees can verify the accuracy of the information and if need be request amendments.

Any questions by clients and their employees about our Privacy Policy, guiding principles or practices can be done so by contacting the Privacy Officer at privacy@whistleblowersecurity.com.