General Privacy Notice
Niagara Catholic District School Board is identified as an institution in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). MFIPPA sets out the rules that school boards and other municipal institutions must follow when collecting, using, retaining and disclosing personal information.
MFIPPA allows people to access and request corrections to their personal information. It also allows people to access general records held by school boards. When personal information is collected, used or shared the owner must protect its privacy.
The Education Act sets out the duties and powers of the board. It allows school boards to collect personal information needed to plan and deliver educational programs and services. It includes rules about access to and the collection, use and disclosure of information contained in the Ontario Student Record (OSR).
The Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) sets out the rules for collection, use and disclosure of health information. It may apply when students receive health care in school, such as from a school psychologist or speech-language pathologist. More information about collecting personal information is in the links below.