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Online Privacy Statement
Our Commitment
We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains the current information management practices at our Web sites.
The handling of all personal information by Government of Ontario organizations is governed by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA). We are committed to protecting your privacy whether you are browsing for information or conducting business with the government electronically.
When you visit our Web sites, we will not collect your personal information unless you choose to use and receive online products and services that require it. For transactions with government organizations involving credit cards, government systems use up-to-date security protocols to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of information and systems.
You Have a Choice
If you choose not to use the Internet to provide personal information to a government ministry or agency, you can contact the ministry or agency by telephone, fax, mail, kiosk or in person. (Not all options may be available in every situation.)
Java Sessions & Cookies
Java is a programming language used by web servers to perform various tasks. A session describes the period you are browsing the OSC website. The OSC currently uses Java only to customize how our web pages are displayed. For example, your choice of language either English or French is temporarily stored in memory during your visit to the OSC site and is deleted after you have left the website.
Cookies are generally used to make it more convenient for users to move around a website. If you choose to allow this, they may be used to remember how you want web pages displayed or remember passwords. Some browsers identify a Java Session as a cookie. If this happens you may be asked if you want allow placement of a cookie on your computer. The only information recorded is your selection of how you want our site displayed. This cookie expires after your visit to the site.
More Information
External Links Disclaimer: Some of our websites link to other sites created and maintained by other public and/or private sector organizations. We provide these links solely for your information and convenience. When you link to an outside website, you are leaving the Ontario Securities Commission website and our information management policies no longer apply.
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