Well, we work very closely as agents of Parliament. It's not a perfect, complete separation. We're proposed by the executive branch, but we're approved by the Houses, so there is certainly independence.
However, we work as part of the public service, and we apply a number of the procedures. We also have to work very closely with the Treasury Board, which provides guidance on Privacy Act compliance.
You've heard me recommend strong compliance powers, and I believe this is necessary. I am also a firm believer in collaboration and prevention, so I do work very closely with departments to inform them of privacy and encourage them to raise issues in advance so that we can prevent them.