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Disclaimer

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Government of Canada Privacy Statement

The Government of Canada and the Canada Industrial Relations Board are committed to respecting the personal privacy of individuals who visit our Web sites. This page summarizes the privacy policy and practices of the Canada Industrial Relations Board Web sites.

• The Canada Industrial Relations Board does not automatically gather any personal information from you, such as your name, phone number, e-mail or street address during your visit to its Web sites. This information is only obtained if you supply it voluntarily, usually through contacting us via e-mail, or registering in a secure portion of the site.

• All personal information you do provide is protected under the federal Privacy Act. This means that, at the point of collection, you will be informed that your personal information is being collected, the purpose for which it is being collected and that you have a right of access to the information.

• Visitor information is not disclosed to anyone except Canada Industrial Relations Board personnel who need the information to respond to a request. The information you give us will be shared with another government department ONLY if your inquiry relates to that department. We do not use the information to create individual profiles, nor do we disclose the information to anyone outside those who need to provide you with a response in the federal government.