Personal Information Protection Act

Purpose

2  The purpose of this Act is to govern the collection, use and disclosure of personal information by organizations in a manner that recognizes both the right of individuals to protect their personal information and the need of organizations to collect, use or disclose personal information for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances.

Compliance with Act

4(1) In meeting its responsibilities under this Act, an organization must consider what a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances.

(2) An organization is responsible for personal information under its control, including personal information that is not in the custody of the organization.

We collect personal information: Name, Address, Phone number and email address so that we can 1) contact members and applicants, 2) send newsletters and notices to members, 3) make entries in the club directory, 4) make nominations and appointments to roles within the club, 5) biographical information and 6) normal club business. None of this information is available to the public.