Federal Indian Hospitals Class Action Privacy Notice
Effective Date: February 26, 2025
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information of individuals who submit opt out forms in connection with the Federal Indian Hospitals Class Action. By submitting an Opt Out Form, you consent to the practices described.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Name
- Mailing Address
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Any additional information necessary to verify your opt out request
Methods of Collection
We collect information only in the following ways:
- Phone <List number>
- Fax <List number>
- Email <List email>
- Subscription list <link>
You should only submit your opt out form through one of these official communication channels.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Process and verify your opt out request
- Maintain records as required by law
- Communicate with you regarding your opt out request, if necessary
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
How We Share Your Information
Any information provided, created or obtained in the course of this Settlement, whether written or oral, will be kept confidential by the Parties, Class Counsel, the Claims Administrator, the Independent Reviewer and the Exceptions Committee, except as required to be disclosed by law, and will not be used for any purpose other than this Agreement unless otherwise agreed by the Parties.
Except as may otherwise be agreed between the Parties, this includes discussions and all communications, whether written or oral, made in and surrounding the negotiations leading to the Agreement in Principle and this Agreement.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Retention of Information
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. The Claims Administrator will destroy all Claimants’ information and documentation in its possession on a schedule beginning no sooner than two years after completing the compensation payments, in accordance with the Data Disposition Protocol to be developed by the Parties in consultation with the Claims Administrator and approved by the Court.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Request access to and copies of your personal information
- Correct inaccuracies in your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us at Info-IH@IHClassAction.ca
Cookies
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Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date. Your continued use of our services after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
