In British Columbia, there are several ways in which we consult with government.
First, we are actually consulted when draft legislation is being considered to ensure privacy protections are included. Second, when governments are implementing new programs, we are also consulted. In some cases, privacy impact assessments are required, and we work with the government in understanding and mitigating the risks associated with that. Finally, in our legislation, we have the ability to audit. We have used that ability to go in and examine an operation to determine if the protections in place and the processes are considered best practice.