Privacy impact assessment summary for the Parks Canada Uniform Program
Description
The Parks Canada uniform is a key element of its public image and brand. It provides function-specific uniforms that act as an important visual cue of the work being performed by staff, while ensuring that employees are appropriately equipped to carry out their duties safely.
Overview and PIA initiation
The Parks Canada Employee Uniform Program collects and stores personal information to provide well-fitted, function-specific uniforms for different operational groups. The personal information collected includes name, physical attributes, personal record identification code, medical information, and the collection of opinions on items evaluated by testers. A privacy impact assessment was completed to examine how personal information is collected, used, disclosed, retained, and disposed of. It identifies potential privacy risks and recommends measures to mitigate them while supporting the safe and effective work of Parks Canada employees.
Summary of analysis and recommendations
Overall, the Parks Canada Uniform Program is in compliance with the Privacy Act and the Treasury Board of Canada Policy on Privacy Protection. There are low levels of risk associated with retention and disposal of personal information. The privacy impact assessment (PIA) has identified low risks, and Parks Canada will continue to update and develop new policies, procedures and protocols on an ongoing basis and as required.
Related personal information banks
The program is using two Personal Information Banks (PIB) TBS standard Employee Personnel Record PSE 901 and the agency has an institution specific PIB PC Employee Uniform Program PC PPU 096.
For more information about this privacy impact assessment
In order to have access to the full PIA, please submit a formal request at the following link: Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Online Request (apps.gc.ca).
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