Indeed, on June 5, we tabled with the Standing Committee a document outlining our proposals for reforming the Privacy Act.
Generally speaking, what we are saying is that this Act, which was passed in 1983, is inadequate in the context of today's technological reality, of the Government On-Line initiative, etc.
Furthermore, we believe that this Act has inherent weaknesses in the area of accountability to Parliament. We believe it requires major improvements, especially since it appears that many federal organizations are not subject to this Act. We view that as a major deficiency.
If you wish, we could table this document with you. It would give you an idea of our proposals in view of reforming the Act.