Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP)

Privacy impact assessment summary

Telework at the ATIP Office of Correctional Service Canada

In compliance with Treasury Board Secretariat's (TBS) 'Telework Policy,' which "encourages departments to implement telework arrangements where it is economically and operationally feasible to do so, and in a fair, equitable and transparent manner," Correctional Service Canada (CSC) implemented a telework arrangement for its ATIP analysts in 2000. As of the date of this assessment, five of 22 analysts work primarily out of their home offices.

The purpose of the PIA is to evaluate whether the telework arrangement of the ATIP Office of CSC complies with privacy requirements, and if needed, to recommend mitigating measures.

The assessment demonstrates that the telework arrangements have been developed in accordance with the Access to Information Act, the Privacy Act, the TBS Telework Policy, the TBS Privacy and Data Protection Policy and the TBS Security Policy.

Privacy risks have been identified as part of the assessment and are being addressed.