The Privacy Act provides Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and all individuals present in Canada with the right of access to, and the right to request personal information about themselves that is under the control of a government institution. The right of access also extends to the personal opinions and views that have been expressed about the individual by other individuals, including the names of those other individuals where they appear with the views and opinions that they have expressed. The Act also provides the legal framework for the collection, use, disclosure, accuracy, retention, protection, and disposition of personal information which is under the control of government institutions subject to the Act.
Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) is pleased to present Parliament with its annual report on the administration of the Privacy Act in accordance with section 72 of the Act. This report summarizes WDBA activities for fiscal year April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.