Privacy and Personal Information

The Queen’s International Affairs Association collects personal information in partnership with Alma Mater Society and in accordance with Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The Queen’s International Affairs Association collects only the personal information which is necessary for it to administer its programs and activities and carry out its services and functions. The personal information is used by employees of Queen’s International Affairs Association who need the information to carry out their duties for the purposes for which it was collected or for a consistent purpose. Personal information is retained only as long as is necessary for the fulfillment of the purposes for which it is collected. The Queen’s International Affairs Association has in place mechanisms to protect the security of the personal information it collects.

What is Personal Information?

“Personal Information” is defined in FIPPA as recorded information about an identifiable individual. An individual’s personal information includes information regarding his or her race, gender, education history, identifying numbers financial or employment information, personal opinions, completed assignments and exams, and grades, comments and evaluations provided by an instructor. If you have a concern about the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information at the Queen’s International Affairs Association, please contact the QIAA President at president@qiaa.org