Excela Associates Inc.

Sound management of personal information is not simply a matter of good business. It is also a matter of law. Canada has privacy legislation covering the public and private sectors nation-wide, both federally and provincially. There are few organizations in Canada that are not subject to privacy legislation.

In January 2012 the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that a tort of "intrusion upon seclusion" exists for severe invasions of privacy.  In such cases civil suits in Ontario can be successful even if no financial loss is demonstrated by the complainant. Damages up to $20,000 may be awarded.

In addition to the potential legal consequences, breaches of privacy cause public embarrassment, loss of customer and stakeholder trust, and the considerable costs associated with correcting privacy mistakes after the fact. 

Excela Associates provides a full slate of services to assist its clients in planning, developing and implementing effective strategies to manage personal information and comply with privacy legislation. We can identify risks associated with inappropriate information management practices and provide solutions to deal with them. If you need a privacy consultant, you need look no further than Excela Associates.

 Among our services are:

• Privacy policy, procedures and guidelines.
• Information risk assessments, including privacy impact assessments and security assessments.
• Training in privacy, security, and freedom of information.
• Privacy architecture development.
• Privacy officer services.
• Strategic planning and policy development for all aspects of information management.
  

 Excela can advise on any aspect of personal information management.