Smythe Insolvency Inc. privacy code is based on the provincial (B.C.) Personal Information Protections Act. This legislature applies as Smythe Insolvency Inc. collects, uses and/or discloses personal information in the course of carrying on business. There are ten principle policies within the privacy code.
1.1 – The partners of Smythe Insolvency Inc. are ultimately accountable for the protection of personal information and responsible for ensuring compliance of the Privacy Code. The day-to-day monitoring for compliance may be delegated to other staff. 1.2 – Titles of the persons designated to oversee compliance with Smythe Insolvency Inc. privacy code will be made available upon request. 1.3 – Smythe Insolvency Inc. is responsible for personal information in its possession or control. Smythe Insolvency Inc. will use the appropriate means to provide a comparable level of protection of personal information when information is being transferred or processed by a third party. 1.4 – Smythe Insolvency Inc. has developed policies and procedures to: protect personal information; receive and respond to complaints and inquiries; train staff regarding the policies and procedures; communicate the policies and procedures to our clients.
2.1 – Smythe Insolvency Inc. collects personal information for the following purposes only: a) to provide professional services b) to establish and maintain relations with clients to provide ongoing services c) to understand the needs and preferences of our clients d) to ensure high standards of service to our clients e) to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
3.1 – Smythe Insolvency Inc. will obtain consent to collect, use or disclose any personal information, except where detailed in this code (3.2). Smythe Insolvency Inc. will make reasonable efforts to ensure that clients understand how their personal information will be used and disclosed. 3.2 – A client’s consent can be express, implied or given through an authorized representative such as a lawyer. A client can withdraw consent at anytime, with certain exceptions detailed in 3.5. Smythe Insolvency Inc. may collect, use or disclose personal information without client’s knowledge or consent in exceptional circumstances, which may include the following circumstances: a) when such collection, use or disclosure is permitted or required by law b) when use of information is for acting in an emergency that threatens an individual’s life or health c) when certain information is publicly available d) when we require legal advice from a lawyer. 3.3 – Consent may be implied or given orally, in writing, or electronically. In determining the appropriate form of consent, Smythe Insolvency Inc. will consider the sensitivity of the personal information. For example, depending on the sensitivity of the information, consent can be expressed over the telephone when information is being collected; electronically when submitting an agreement or other information. 3.4 – In general, the use of services by a client constitutes implied consent for Smythe Insolvency Inc. to collect, use and disclose personal information. 3.5 – A client may withdraw consent at any time subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. However, refusal or withdrawal of consent may prevent Smythe Insolvency Inc. from providing a service to the client.
4.1 – Smythe Insolvency Inc.will collect personal information for the purposes of the engagement. Smythe Insolvency Inc. shall collect personal information by fair and lawful means.
5.1 – Smythe Insolvency Inc. will only use or disclose client information for the purpose it was collected. Smythe Insolvency Inc. will not use personal information for any additional purpose unless Smythe Insolvency Inc. has obtained consent. 5.2 – Smythe Insolvency Inc. will not sell client personal information to third parties. 5.3 – Smythe Insolvency Inc. will retain personal information only as long as necessary (for example, as required by CA Institute by-laws) or expected to be necessary for the identified purposes, or as required by other legislation. 5.4 – When personal information is no longer required, this information will be destroyed with appropriate security measures.
6.1 – Smythe Insolvency Inc. will make reasonable efforts to ensure that personal information is accurate, complete and current as required for the purposes for which it was collected.
7.1 – Smythe Insolvency Inc. will protect personal information and is committed to the safekeeping of personal information in order to prevent its loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification. 7.2 – Smythe Insolvency Inc. will protect personal information disclosed to third parties by contractual agreements stipulating the confidentiality of the information and the purposes for which it is to be used.
8.1 – Information about Smythe Insolvency Inc. privacy policies and procedures may be made available to clients upon request.
9.1 – Clients may request to access their personal information held by Smythe Insolvency Inc. Upon request, Smythe Insolvency Inc. will inform the client what personal information it has, what it is being used for and to whom it has been disclosed if applicable. This information will be in understandable form and given to the client at a minimal or no cost to the individual depending on the type and amount of information requested. 9.2 – Smythe Insolvency Inc. will make the information available within 30 days of request, or provide written notice of extension where additional time is required to fulfill the request. 9.3 – If the information presented is inaccurate or incomplete, Smythe Insolvency Inc. will amend the information as required.
10.1 – Smythe Insolvency Inc.will maintain procedures for addressing and responding to all inquiries or complaints by clients. 10.2 – Smythe Insolvency Inc. will inform its clients about the existence of these procedures as well as the availability of complaint procedures. 10.3 – Clients are to direct any complaints, questions or concerns in writing to the Privacy Officers. 10.4 – Contact Information: Smythe Insolvency Inc. Attention: Privacy Officer 1700 – 475 Howe St, Vancouver BC, V6C 2B3 (604) 265-4180