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JAMES ONG SOUNDTRACK DESIGN
POLICY TO PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION

Purpose:
This policy is to safeguard personal information entrusted to James Ong and to comply with the requirements of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and any other applicable legislation.

Privacy Principles:
James Ong is committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality and security of all personal information in its possession.  As part of this commitment, James Ong has adopted the following ten principles, based on the values set by the Canadian Standards Association’s Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information and Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

1. Accountability
James Ong is the appointed Privacy Officer who is responsible for the business’ compliance with this policy.

2. Identifying purposes
James Ong collects and uses personal information about individuals solely for the following purposes:

a) To enable communication;
b) To track information requests;
c) To track payment;
d) To inform clients of upcoming music and music-related events; and,
e) To meet statutory and regulatory requirements.

Business contact information and certain publicly available information, such as names, addresses and telephone numbers as published in telephone directories, are not considered personal information.

The only circumstance under which personal information may be disclosed to third parties is for the fulfillment of any purposes identified above, or as required by law.  Where personal information is disclosed to third parties for the fulfillment of any purposes identified above, James Ong will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that the third party has appropriate security procedures in place for the protection of the personal information being transferred.

3. Consent
Unless heard otherwise, provision of personal information on registration forms, constitutes consent for the James Ong to collect, use and disclose personal information for the purposes stated in this policy.

An individual may refuse or withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.  The choice to provide personal information is always the individual’s.  Decisions to withhold particular information may impact one’s ability to meet specific requirements for the provision of certain services.

An individual may refuse or withdraw consent by contacting the Privacy Officer at
604-732-8606.  The Privacy Officer will explain the options and any consequences of refusing or withdrawing consent, and will record the individual’s choice.

4. Limiting collection
The personal information James Ong collects shall be limited only to that which is necessary for the purposes identified.

5. Limiting use, disclosure and retention
The personal information James Ong collects will only be used or disclosed for the purposes for which it was collected, unless an individual has consented or when it is required or permitted by law.  Personal information will be retained only as long as is necessary for the fulfillment of the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

6. Accuracy
James Ong will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that personal information is as accurate, complete, and current as required for the purposes for which it was collected.  If an individual finds any inaccuracies in my information, they should inform me and I will make the appropriate corrections promptly.  In some cases, I rely on the individual to ensure that certain information, such as mailing address, email address and telephone number, is current, complete and accurate.

7. Safeguards
James Ong uses appropriate security safeguards to protect personal information from risks such as loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.  Safeguards include physical, administrative, and electronic security measures.

8. Openness
James Ong will provide information to individuals about the policies and procedures relating to the overall management of personal information that is under my control or with regard to specific personal information about which an individual may have a concern.  Contacting the Privacy Officer at 604-732-8606 can access this information.

9. Access
An individual has the right to access their personal information under the control of James Ong.  Upon request in writing to the Privacy Officer at the address listed below, the individual will be informed of the existence, use, and disclosure of their personal information and will be given access to the information.  In certain exceptional situations, James Ong may not be able to provide access to certain personal information that it holds about an individual.  For example, James Ong may not provide access to personal information if doing so would reveal personal information about a third party.  If access cannot be provided, James Ong will notify the individual, in writing, of the reasons for refusal.

10. Handling enquiries and complaints
Any questions or enquiries concerning compliance with the privacy policies and procedures may be addressed to the Privacy Officer by telephone at 604-732-8606, by email at james@jamesong.ca or by regular mail at 44-1385 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC,
V6H 1B8.

11. Revisions to this policy
The development of James Ong’s policies and procedures for the protection of personal information is an ongoing process.  Due to changes in technology and legal requirements, James Ong may revise this policy from time to time.  For a copy of the current version please contact:

James Ong
44-1385 West 7th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V6H 1B8

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