You are perfectly correct, sir. This is why I am taking advantage of this opportunity to mention that last year, other privacy commissioners from all over the world and myself signed a document entitled de Montreux Convention, that can be found on our Website. I might venture to send copies of this declaration to the Chairman.
We are realizing that in several countries, such as Canada, elections legislation is not subject to universal data protection standards. The problem is not what members of Parliament do with all of this personal information. The danger is due to the multiplication of users, to the fact that data can be circulated within ridings and compared with the information provided by other databases in order to create voter profiles. This is a common occurrence.
I would strongly encourage you to delve into this matter. I am also of the belief that voters should be aware of who has access to their personal information and what it will be used for and that they should themselves have access to it, be able to correct errors and ensure that it is secure. As you were saying, if a good many people know my date of birth, then it is not secure and this could lead to other problems.