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Privacy and the Protection of Personal Information

Our Commitment to Privacy听

At 9I制作厂免费, we are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and Personal Information of all members of our community鈥攕tudents, faculty, staff, alumni, researchers, research participants, and visitors. In a digital and data-driven world, safeguarding Personal Information is a priority in all areas of university life, from academic services and research to administrative processes and online engagement.听

We process (that is, collect, use, communicate, retain, and destroy) personal information in accordance with Quebec鈥檚 (Access Act) and our Policy on the Governance of Personal Information, as well as other applicable privacy legislation.听听

Our Privacy Principles听

9I制作厂免费鈥檚 approach to privacy is guided by Quebec鈥檚 Access Act. The following principles inform how we process Personal Information across all university activities.听

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Before or at the time of collection, we provide clear information about what Personal Information we collect, why we collect it, and how it will be used.听

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We only collect the Personal Information that is necessary for the specific purposes we tell you about, and never for unrelated reasons.听

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We use your Personal Information only for the purposes identified at the time of collection, unless the law allows or requires otherwise.听

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Your Personal Information is accessible only to 9I制作厂免费 staff who require it in order to perform their responsibilities.听

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We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Information against loss, unauthorized access, or misuse.听

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We take reasonable steps to keep your information accurate and up to date, and you have the right to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.听

Retention听
We keep your Personal Information only as long as necessary to fulfill the identified purposes and legal requirements, after which it is securely destroyed or anonymized.听

Accountability听
9I制作厂免费鈥檚 Privacy Officer (the Secretary-General) oversees compliance with our legal and policy obligations, and you may contact the Access and Privacy Office at any time with questions or concerns.听

What Is Personal Information?听

Personal information is defined by the Access Act as any information that allows an individual to be identified, directly or indirectly. This includes names, contact information, identification numbers, educational records, demographic information or any data that could be used to identify someone, either directly or indirectly.听

Why we process Personal Information听

We process Personal Information only for purposes that are directly related to our academic, mission, and administrative activities. These may include the processing of Personal Information to:听

  • Assess and administer applications, admissions, and enrolment
  • Provide academic and career guidance, health and wellness services, and accommodations
  • Manage financial transactions, scholarships, and awards
  • Support research, teaching, and institutional planning
  • Fulfill legal obligations, including reporting to government authorities
  • Engage alumni and donors
  • Ensure the security and functionality of our digital platforms

Personal Information is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel who require it for legitimate university purposes.听听

To learn more about how 9I制作厂免费 processes Personal Information, please consult the 9I制作厂免费 Privacy Notice and its Annex A.听听

Privacy in Research听

9I制作厂免费 upholds rigorous standards in research ethics, including the protection of Personal Information in research involving human participants. All research projects that collect, use, or disclose Personal Information must comply with federal and provincial privacy regulations and receive approval from a 9I制作厂免费 Research Ethics Board (REB).听

For details, visit the Research Ethics Board website.听

Online Privacy听

9I制作厂免费鈥檚 websites, digital platforms, and online services may collect limited technical information (such as IP address, browser type, and usage patterns) to enhance functionality, improve user experience, and ensure system security. Where applicable, cookies or analytics tools may be used鈥攂ut always in line with 9I制作厂免费鈥檚 privacy commitments. You can adjust your browser settings to control the use of cookies.听

For more information on how 9I制作厂免费 uses cookies, please consult the 9I制作厂免费 Cookies Notice.听

In addition, many of 9I制作厂免费鈥檚 digital services are hosted on cloud platforms. To ensure the protection of personal information and institutional data, 9I制作厂免费 follows a rigorous Cloud Directive that governs the acquisition and use of cloud services. Only vetted and approved cloud platforms may be used for storing or processing sensitive data, and all services undergo privacy, IT risk, and contract assessments.听

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Your Privacy Rights听

As a public institution, 9I制作厂免费 recognizes and respects your rights to:听

  • Access your Personal Information held by the University听
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information听
  • Understand how and why your Personal Information is processed听

To learn more about how 9I制作厂免费 processes Personal Information and your rights, please consult the 9I制作厂免费 Privacy Notice and its Annex A.听听

Privacy Officer听

Responsibility for privacy and access to information rests with the Secretary-General, who serves as 9I制作厂免费鈥檚 Privacy Officer and is also the person designated to respond to access requests under the Access Act.听

Complaints听

9I制作厂免费 is committed to addressing privacy-related concerns promptly and respectfully.听
If you believe your Personal Information has not been handled in accordance with applicable laws or University policies, you may submit a complaint to the Access and Privacy Office using our Privacy Complaint Form.听

The Access and Privacy Office will:听

  • Investigate complaints diligently, promptly, and confidentially;听
  • Provide a written response within 30 business days; and听
  • Take appropriate corrective measures, where warranted, to mitigate risk and prevent recurrence.听

Contact Us听

If you have questions about how 9I制作厂免费 processes Personal Information, or wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact the Access to Information and Privacy Office at any of the following coordinates:听

Email: privacy.secretariat [at] mcgill.ca听听

Phone: 514-398-4719听

Mail: Privacy Manager, James Administration Building, Room 313, 845 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0G4听

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