Privacy and Security

Privacy Code

Your privacy is a very important matter to us and we at OP Credit Union are committed to the protection of your privacy. Protection of personal information has always been fundamental to the way we do business. OP Credit Union has adopted the Credit Union Code for the Protection of Personal Information which complies with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). The following are the ten interrelated principles of the Code:

 

  1. Accountability - OP Credit Union has established policies and procedures to comply with the Code and has designated a privacy officer to be accountable for compliance.

  2. Identifying Purposes - Before or at the time we ask you for personal information, OP Credit Union will identify the purposes for which the information will be used or disclosed.

  3. Consent - The knowledge and consent of the member are required for the collection, use or disclosure of member information.

  4. Limiting Collection -The collection of personal information shall be limited to that which is necessary for the purposes identified by OP Credit Union.

  5. Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention - Personal information will not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the consent of the individual or as required by law. Personal information shall be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill those purposes.

  6. Accuracy - Personal information shall be as accurate, complete and up-to-date as is necessary for the purposes for which it is to be used.

  7. Safeguarding Member Information - OP Credit Union protects personal information with appropriate security safe guards.

  8. Openness – OP Credit Union will make specific, understandable information readily available about our personal information policies and practices.

  9. Individual Access - Upon request, OP Credit Union will give you access to the existence, use and disclosure of your information. You are entitled to question its accuracy and completeness, and its uses.

  10. Challenging Compliance - OP Credit Union has procedures to receive and respond to complaints and inquiries about policies and practices relating to the handling of personal information. Please contact our Privacy Officer.

 

Have a question? Ask our Privacy Officer

The Credit Union Privacy Officer is your point of contact if you wish to raise any matters regarding the use of your personal information. Please contact the credit union to speak to Bawani Thayalan, Privacy Officer, if you have any questions or concerns.