Our Commitment to Protection of Personal Information
Your privacy is important. Whether you are browsing for information or conducting business, your information is personal and must be protected. You also have the right to be informed how and why we collect, use and share your personal information.
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP) governs the collection of all personal information handled by Government of Prince Edward Island organizations.
What happens when I provide personal information online?
Only the personal information necessary to respond to your message and to provide the requested service or product may be collected. For example, you may voluntarily provide your name, address, phone number, or e-mail address, if you wish to:
- submit an e-mail, comment, question or request information online
Information is collected in compliance with the FOIPP Act to fulfill the stated purpose for which it was originally collected. Your personal information is disclosed only to the authorized personnel who need it to process and respond to your request.
Security
Security practices of government are continually evolving to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of information and systems. Government uses up-to-date security safeguards to protect its networks and websites from misuse, alteration, copying, disclosure, destruction, monitoring or unauthorized sharing of information and damage. These safeguards include the use of security software and encryption protocols, physical and technical controls and procedures to protect information behind the government firewall.
The computer systems of the Government of Prince Edward Island use hardware and software to monitor unauthorized attempts to upload or change information on our websites, disrupt service or otherwise cause damage. As a general practice, the government does not attempt to link this information with the identity of individuals visiting our sites. If an attempt to damage our site is detected, we may take further actions.