The records of our literacy agency are available to the public upon request, with the following exceptions:

• personal information
• law enforcement information
• information which might violate the solicitor-client privilege
• a trade secret, or commercial, technical, financial or labour relations information which might, if released, harm the competitive position of the agency.

Sample Statements

The collection of personal information shall be limited to what is necessary for the agency to comply with its contract with MET or to meet legal obligations. Wherever possible, personal information shall be collected directly from the individual to whom the information relates.The purpose for which information is collected shall be identified by the agency to an individual, at or before the time the information is collected.

In order to comply with the policies of our funder, the Ministry of Education and Training, we will include the following statements on any forms used to collect personal information from learners:

• The information on this form is collected in order for the Ministry of Education and Training to administer the Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) Program.
• Information on this form is collected under the authority of the Ministry of Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2.
• If you have any questions about the collection or use of this information, contact the Director, Freedom of Information and Privacy Unit, Ministry of Education and Training, 24th Floor, Mowat Block, 900 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M7A 1L2, telephone: (416) 325-4143.
• I warrant that all information described above is, to the best of my knowledge, correct, and hereby consent to and authorise the release and disclosure of the information to representatives of the Ministry of Education and Training for the purpose of administering the Literacy and Basic Skills Program.

Personal information shall not be used or disclosed for purposes other than that for which it was collected, except with the consent of the individual or as required by law.The knowledge and consent of the individual are required for the use or disclosure of personal information, except where permitted under freedom of information and privacy legislation, such as law enforcement purposes.