President Named for Federal Economic Development Agency, Northern Ontario

Summary#

This order amends the Privacy Act Heads of Government Institutions Designation Order (SI/2021-53) to add the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario and name its President as the head of that institution for Privacy Act purposes. The change came into force on August 12, 2021.

What it does#

• Adds a new entry (Item 43.01) to the schedule of the Privacy Act Heads of Government Institutions Designation Order listing the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario and its President.
• Brings that change into effect on August 12, 2021.

Who's affected#

• The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario and its President are directly affected by this designation.
• People who make privacy requests or complaints under the Privacy Act to that agency, and staff who handle those requests, are the most likely to notice any practical change.

Why it matters#

• The designation names who is officially responsible, under the Privacy Act, for the agency’s privacy duties and for decisions tied to personal information.
• In practical terms, it clarifies which office within the agency handles formal privacy responsibilities, which can matter for where people send access or privacy-related requests.