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Our Commitment
EnerACT is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information of its
employees, members and other stakeholders. We value the trust of those we deal with,
and of the public, and recognize that maintaining this trust requires that we be transparent
and accountable in how we treat the information that you choose to share with us.
During the course of our various projects and activities, we frequently gather and use
personal information. Anyone from whom we collect such information should expect that
it will be carefully protected and that any use of or other dealing with this information is
subject to consent. Our privacy practices are designed to achieve this.
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Defining personal information
Personal information is any information that can be used to
distinguish, identify or contact a specific individual. This information can include an individual's
opinions or beliefs, as well as facts about, or related to, the individual. Exceptions: business
contact information and certain publicly available information, such as names, addresses and
telephone numbers as published in telephone directories, are not considered personal information.
Where an individual uses his or her home contact information as business contact information as
well, we consider that the contact information provided is business contact information, and is not
therefore subject to protection as personal information.
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Privacy practices
Personal information gathered by our organization is kept in confidence.
Our staff are authorized to access personal information based on their need to deal with the information
for the reason(s) for which it was obtained. Safeguards are in place to ensure that the information is no
disclosed or shared more widely than is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was gathered.
We also take measures to ensure the integrity of this information is maintained and to prevent its being
lost or destroyed.
We collect, use and disclose personal information only for the purposes that a reasonable person
would consider appropriate in light of the circumstances. We routinely offer individuals we deal
with the opportunity to opt not to have their information used for purposes beyond those for which
it was explicitly collected.
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Website and Electronic Commerce
Where necessary and when relevant, we use password protocols and
encryption software to protect personal and other information we receive when transactions (memberships,
donations) are made online.
From time to time we may enter into arrangements with organizations that offer third-party online services.
EnerACT will ensure that these organizations have clearly stated privacy policies that meet or exceed our
guidelines.
Updating of privacy policy
We regularly review our privacy practices for our various activities and
update our policy. Please check this website on an on-going basis for information on our most up-to-date
practices.
Contact information
Questions, concerns or complaints relating to EnerACT's policy on the
treatment of personal information should be email to: info@eneract.org, Attention: Matt Caruana
(Privacy officer).
Further information on privacy and your rights in regards to your personal information may be
found on the website of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.privcom.gc.ca.
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