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- According to the MFIPPA, schools may use a student's personal information only under the following conditions: with consent; for the purpose for which it was collected, or for a consistent purpose; or for a purpose for which the information may be disclosed to the school board under the MFIPPA.
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If a school board has the legal authority to collect personal information, and it is collecting the information directly from the student, or their parents or guardians, then the school board does not require consent.
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School boards also have discretion to disclose a student’s personal information, including from the OSR, in some situations, 35 including: with consent for the purpose for which the information was obtained or for a consistent purpose
MFIPPA protects privacy by setting rules for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information. In this guide, we consider these three topics, beginning with the rules for how school boards collect personal information.
- Protection of Individual Privacy
- Access to Information
- Special Topics
- Conclusion
The Guide provides a summary of a school board’s duty under Part II of MFIPPA to limit the collection, retention, use and disclosure of personal information. It also provides a detailed summary of a school board’s requirement for lawful authority to collect personal information and the circumstances wherein the institution must notify students or p...
The Guide provides a summary of a school board’s duty under Part I of MFIPPA to provide access to information in its custody or control. School boards can consult the Guide to review the nuances in their obligation to provide access to information to students, parents, and the general public. Moreover, the Guide provides a review of a school board’...
The Guide also provides insights on a school board’s statutory obligations in a number of special circumstances, such as: 1. School photographs 2. Mandatory disclosure to a children’s aid society 3. Disclosure to police 4. Collection, use and disclosure of health information 5. Privacy in the networked classroom and the use of online educational se...
School boards should periodically review their policies and practices to ensure they comply with their obligations under MFIPPA. Hicks Morley regularly helps its school board clients with this process. If you would like our assistance to ensure statutory compliance, please contact a member of our Information, Data Security and Privacy Practice Grou...
Apr 8, 2024 · School boards collect, use and disclose the personal information of individuals in the course of providing educational services and programming in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Education Act.
Apr 2, 2019 · To properly safeguard the personal information and privacy of students, it is crucial for school board officials and education professionals to understand and comply with their obligations in collecting, accessing, retaining and disclosing students' personal information. The following are select highlights from the Guide:
Consent. School boards would be well advised to receive the written consent of the students’ parents or guardians (or of the student if they reside in Ontario and are at least sixteen years old) before sharing personal information to service providers.
