UBC supports records management, information security and protection of privacy in accordance with:
- Records Management Policy (GA4)
- Information Systems Policy (SC14)
- The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.B.C. 1996 c. 165, section 26(c).
For further information on Access and Privacy at UBC, please contact the Legal Counsel, Information and Privacy by email at access.and.privacy@ubc.ca.
Commitment to Privacy
Personal information provided on contact, subscription or registration forms is collected pursuant to section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”), RSBC 1996, c.165, as amended. The information will be used for the purposes of: answering inquiries; admission; registration; academic progress; notification of future courses; and operating other UBC-related programs. UBC collects, uses, retains and discloses information in accordance with FIPPA. UBC may share and disclose personal data within the University to carry out its mandate and operations. In aggregate form only, information may also be used for research purposes and statistics.
Should you have any questions about the collection of information, please get in touch with us by email.
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Website Information and Online Advertising
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