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SAMPLE OF AN INFORMATION COLLECTION NOTICE
Use the following sample wording, if applicable:
When you first become a customer of XYZ Company, or when you apply for more products and services from us,
we will collect your name, address and telephone number (or other necessary personal information) and use it to:
▲ confirm your identity and credit history;
▲ open an account with us;
▲ establish your eligibility for special offers or discounts; and
▲ provide ongoing service.
We may disclose your personal information:
▲ to a person who we are satisfied is requesting the information on your behalf;
▲ to other business units of XYZ Company to help serve you better;
▲ to a credit reporting agency;
▲ when permitted or required by law; or
▲ to a public authority if, in our reasonable judgment, there appears to be an imminent danger which could be
avoided by disclosing the information.
If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information,
call ________ (give name) at ________ (give phone number) from ________ (give business hours).
Collecting information from another organization
An individual can consent to your organization collecting his or her personal information from
another organization. You must be able to show that you received consent. You must satisfy the
disclosing organization that the consent follows the rules in the Act, as in the following example.
Example
Jim wants to move to a new apartment. He can give the prospective landlord permission to contact his current
landlord to obtain a reference. The current landlord needs to know that Jim consented to the reference before
disclosing the information.
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Service Alberta and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner