Bluewater District School Board believes in and supports an individual’s right to privacy as stated in board policy BP 1408-D “Privacy and Information Management”:
Bluewater District School Board recognizes its obligations regarding the appropriate collection, use, retention, and disclosure of information under the Education Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), and all other applicable legislation.
Bluewater District School Board is committed to the protection of all personal information under its custody or control, while providing right of access to information in accordance with the MFIPPA.
As a board, are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our online visitors and we have taken measures to provide a safe environment for everyone. Our management of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). We respect your privacy and protecting your personal information is a priority for us.
By using any of our services, you agree to abide by this privacy statement. When visiting this website and you are asked to provide any personal information and you do so, you are agreeing to the collection, storage and use of this personal information for the purpose that it was requested.
Personal Information
“Personal information” may include your name, email address, mailing address or any other information that can be identified with you personally. Bluewater District School Board may from time to time collect personal information when you register for a program or specific service, respond to a survey or submit a question. Bluewater District School Board will only use this information to provide the service requested or agreed to, your personal information will be used only for the purpose for which you intended and will not be released to anyone else.
We will not sell, rent or release personal information to third parties. Personal information that you provide will be used in the aggregate form only.
Security
For security purposes to ensure that web services remain available to all users, the computer system uses software programs to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage to the service we provide. No attempt is made to identify an individual user or their usage patterns except for law enforcement investigations.
Bluewater District School Board is not responsible for the content or the privacy practices of other web sites that may be linked from www.bwdsb.on.ca. You are encouraged to examine each site's privacy policy and disclaimers and make your own determination regarding the accuracy and reliability of information provided.
Any questions you may have pertaining to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act as it relates to Bluewater District School Board or concerns regarding privacy or access to information issues should be directed to:
Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator
Bluewater District School Board
351 1st Ave. N.,
P.O. Box 190
Chesley, Ontario
N0G 1L0
The board reserves the right to block access to and from inappropriate domains, email addresses, or websites.
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