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Personal Information and Privacy
The Upper Grand District School Board is committed to respecting the privacy of our staff and students. The following information is provided to promote understanding and awareness of the board’s privacy and freedom of information practices in accordance with the Education Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). 315 – Privacy Protection and Information Access Policy.
The Education Act sets out duties and powers of the board and authorizes school boards to collect personal information for the purpose of planning and delivering educational programs and services and give information to employees to carry out their job duties. The Routine Uses and or Disclosures Notice is to notify parents of how the Upper Grand District School Board and their schools use the personal information they provide to comply with legislation. In compliance with the and in accordance with Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) schools collect, use and/or disclose students’ personal information.
Personal information shall not be posted on websites without first receiving prior written consent from either the parent/guardian or adult student (18 years of age or older).