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PRIVACY POLICY
ACCOUNTABILITY
IDENTIFYING PURPOSES
Aventus Investigations Inc. will identify the purpose for which personal information is collected at or before the time the information is collected. We will ensure that all assignments and requests for personal information are compliant with PIPEDA, and document why the information is collected.
Personal information collected as part of the investigation of a contravention of the law may include information pertaining to individuals involved in criminal activity, individuals suspected of involvement in criminal activity, or with knowledge of criminal activity, as well as those who may advance an investigation by providing information relating to the identity of those involved or suspected of criminal activity.
Personal information collected in the investigation of the breach of an agreement may pertain to individuals who are party to an agreement, have knowledge of the terms and conditions of an agreement, who have knowledge of a breach of an agreement, or may advance an investigation by providing information relating to a breach of an agreement.
CONSENT
We will obtain consent from individuals for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information, and document that consent. We will never obtain consent by deceptive means. In most instances, obtaining the knowledge and consent of individuals would defeat the purpose of an investigation. Personal information will only be collected, utilized, and disclosed by Aventus Investigations Inc. without consent in accordance with section 7 of the Personal and Electronic Documents Act, S.C. 2000, c.5 (PIPEDA).
LIMITING COLLECTION
LIMITING USE, DISCLOSURE, AND RETENTION
Personal information will not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it is collected, except with the consent of the individual or as required by law. Personal information shall be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes.
Personal information will be destroyed, erased or rendered anonymous once it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected.
ACCURACY
Personal information we collect shall be as accurate, complete and current, as is necessary for the purposes for which it is to be used. We will attempt to make every effort to ensure the information used is accurate and up to date.
SAFEGUARDS
Upon request, an individual shall be informed of the existence, use and disclosure of his or her personal information, and shall be given access to that information. An individual may be able to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information and have it amended as appropriate.
There are lawful exceptions to the above: When the information is protected by Solicitor-Client privilege, or personal information with regard to another person may be revealed, as well as safeguarding the safety of an individual’s life or security.
INDIVIDUAL ACCESS
CHALLENGING COMPLIANCE
An individual shall be able to address a challenge concerning compliance with the above principles to the designated individual or individuals accountable for the organization’s privacy compliance.