Certified Information Privacy Professional – Canada (CIPP/C) — Question 13

In which situation could a request for access to one’s personal information be denied under the Privacy Act?

Answer options

• A. The personal information was collected by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police while performing policing services for a province or municipality.
• B. The personal information was obtained in confidence from a foreign state or agency which has consented to the disclosure of the information.
• C. The release of the personal information could reasonably be expected to cause injury to a protected species of wildlife.
• D. The personal information is more than 20 years old and relates to the detection or suppression of money laundering.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because the Privacy Act allows for the denial of access if releasing the information could harm wildlife. Options A and B involve information collected under specific conditions that do not justify denial, and option D pertains to age but not to a valid reason under the act.