This opinion survey contains questions and statements about the protection of Canadians' personal information. Read each of the statements below and check the box which expresses how you feel, or how you think Canadians feel about the issue described. You can compare your answers to some of the national findings outlined in the 1995 report Surveying Boundaries: Canadians and their Personal Information.
1 Members of your family have as much control over their personal information as they did ten years ago.
Agree Disagree Not sure
2 We should be just as concerned about private businesses and corporations sharing their personal information as we are about government departments sharing their information.
Agree Disagree Not sure
3 It is important that consumers be informed about collection processes and the uses to which their personal information may be put.
Very Important Somewhat Important Not very Important
4 Technological change should not place a greater burden (financial or otherwise) on individuals to protect their personal information.
Agree Disagree Not sure
5 Have you ever experienced a violation of a widely-accepted principle of personal information protection?
Yes No
6 Are you aware of any Canadian legislation or programs which protect the privacy of your personal information?
Yes No
7 Have you, or anyone in your family, ever requested to see personal information (i.e. landlord's information or medical records?)
Yes No
8 (a) Do you think the telephone Call Display function invades your personal privacy?
Yes No
8 (b) Do you think Canadians should have access to Call Display Blocking?
Yes No
9 The protection of personal information should be regulated through:
Private sector self-regulation Government legislation
10 The Canadian government should treat protection of personal information as a priority.
Agree Disagree
