Statement of Donor Rights
I. Accountability
Each staff member and volunteer is responsible for maintaining and protecting the personal donor information under their control. We have a designated individual or individuals who are accountable for the organization’s compliance with the Ten Privacy Principles.
II. Identifying the Purpose
The purposes for which personal information is collected must be identified before or at the time it is collected.
III. Consent
The knowledge and consent of the donor are required for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information before or at the time the information is collected.
IV. Limiting Collection
The personal information of the donor shall be limited to the purpose identified by the United Way. Information must be collected by fair and lawful means.
V. Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention
Donor information must only be used or disclosed for the purpose for which it was collected, except with the consent of the donor, or as required by law. Personal information may be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes.
VI. Accuracy
Donor information must be accurate, complete and as up-to-date as is necessary for the purpose for which it is to be used.
VII. Safeguarding Donor Information
Donor information shall be protected by security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.
VIII. Openness and Transparency
United Way of Newfoundland & Labrador will make readily available to donors specific information about its policies and practices relating to the management of their personal information.
IX. Donor Access
Upon request, an individual will be informed of the existence, use and disclosure of their personal information and shall be given access to that information. Donors may verify the accuracy and completeness of their information and may request that it be amended if appropriate.
X. Handling Donor Complaints and Suggestions
The United Way of Newfoundland & Labrador will inform complainants of avenues of recourse, investigate all complaints received, and take appropriate measures to collect information handling practices and policies.
Approved August 01, 2005