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Advance Declaration now available at Ottawa International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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"With Advance Declaration and express lanes now available at Billy Bishop Toronto City and Ottawa International Airports, we are keeping our border secure while providing a better and faster experience for travellers.

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  • "With Advance Declaration and express lanes now available at Billy Bishop Toronto City and Ottawa International Airports, we are keeping our border secure while providing a better and faster experience for travellers.
  • This is another example of how the CBSA is modernizing the border and we are happy to be working with Ports Toronto and Ottawa International Airport Authority to make this option available to travellers."
  • "Passengers arriving at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from the United States who choose to use the Advance Declaration feature will enjoy a faster arrivals experience thanks to Express Lane access.
  • We are pleased to partner with the Canada Border Services Agency to offer this improved service to travellers at Billy Bishop Airport."

SEC Proposes Revision to Privacy Act Rule

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - February 14, 2023) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed a rule that would revise the Commission’s regulations under the Privacy Act.

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  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - February 14, 2023) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed a rule that would revise the Commission’s regulations under the Privacy Act.
  • The Privacy Act is the principal law governing the handling of personal information in the federal government.
  • Due to the scope of the revisions, the proposed rule would replace the Commission’s current Privacy Act regulations in their entirety.
  • The proposed rule would also allow for electronic methods to verify one’s identity and to submit Privacy Act requests.

Announcement of Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act review task force

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, announced the appointment of an external task force that will explore revisions to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (PSDPA).

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  • Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, announced the appointment of an external task force that will explore revisions to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (PSDPA).
  • The nine-member task force's review will consider opportunities to enhance the federal disclosure process and strengthen protections and supports for public servants who come forward to disclose wrongdoing.
  • The act created the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner, and also created the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal to address alleged cases of reprisal.
  • Currently, 134 government institutions are subject to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, including departments, separate agencies, Crown corporations and wholly owned subsidiaries, and Agents of Parliament, all of which must establish internal disclosure procedures.

Vodafone hacking allegations

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Vodafone hacking allegations

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  • Vodafone hacking allegations
    The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) became aware of an allegation about inappropriate access to an individual's telephone records in May 2015.
  • Since then, the OAIC has been in contact with Vodafone to make inquiries about the allegation.
  • The OAIC has also been liaising with the Australian Communications and Media Authority about these allegations, in accordance with the memorandum of understanding between the two agencies.
  • The OAICs Guide to securing personal information provides guidance to organisations about how to comply with this obligation, including in relation to access security controls, internal practices, procedures and systems and ICT security.

Make your customs and immigration declaration in advance and save time at the airport

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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The CBSA is now making the optional Advance CBSA Declaration feature available to all travellers arriving at the Winnipeg James A. Richardson International Airport.

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  • The CBSA is now making the optional Advance CBSA Declaration feature available to all travellers arriving at the Winnipeg James A. Richardson International Airport.
  • The Advance CBSA Declaration feature provides travellers with the option to submit their customs and immigration declaration through ArriveCANup to 72 hours in advance of their arrival in Canada.
  • By submitting their customs and immigration information in advance, travellers spend less time at primary inspection kiosks (PIK) or eGateswhen they arrive at the airport, resulting in shorter wait times.
  • The Advance CBSA Declaration feature is part of the Agency's Traveller Modernizationinitiative, which is being rolled out over the coming years.

Make your customs and immigration declaration in advance and save time at the border

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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The Advance CBSA Declaration optional feature is currently available for international travellers arriving at Toronto Pearson, Montreal-Trudeau, and Vancouver international airports.

Key Points: 
  • The Advance CBSA Declaration optional feature is currently available for international travellers arriving at Toronto Pearson, Montreal-Trudeau, and Vancouver international airports.
  • The Advance CBSA Declaration is part of the Agency's Traveller Modernization initiative, which is being rolled out over the coming years.
  • While it remains mandatory to provide travel and public health information using ArriveCAN, the Advance CBSA Declaration feature is optional.
  • Advance CBSA Declaration has an additional privacy notice that is presented to users upon accessing the feature.