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Security of Canada Information Disclosure Act

Version of section 4 from 2015-06-18 to 2015-07-31:

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Guiding principles

 Information sharing under this Act is to be guided by the following principles:

  • (a) effective and responsible information sharing protects Canada and Canadians;

  • (b) respect for caveats on and originator control over shared information is consistent with effective and responsible information sharing;

  • (c) entry into information-sharing arrangements is appropriate when Government of Canada institutions share information regularly;

  • (d) the provision of feedback as to how shared information is used and as to whether it is useful in protecting against activities that undermine the security of Canada facilitates effective and responsible information sharing; and

  • (e) only those within an institution who exercise its jurisdiction or carry out its responsibilities in respect of activities that undermine the security of Canada ought to receive information that is disclosed under this Act.


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