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Privacy Notice Statement
Please read the following privacy notice statement before you access the "Application for Employment Insurance benefits online" service.
The personal information requested before you begin completing your Application for Employment Insurance benefits online is needed to access and use the application for benefits online. Since your privacy is important to us, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) confirms your identity by comparing the information you submit to the information contained in your Social Insurance Number record.
The information you provide is collected under the authority of the Employment Insurance Act (1996) to determine your eligibility for Employment Benefits (including Family Supplement), employment services and training. Completion is voluntary, however failure to complete this form will result in you not being considered for the aforementioned benefits. The information you provide may also be used for policy analysis, research and/or evaluation purposes. In order to conduct these activities, various sources of information under the custody and control of HRSDC may be linked. The information may also be shared with the province of Quebec for the administration of the Act respecting parental insurance. For Employment Benefits, services and training, this may include the provision of information to your province/territory for the administration of the Labour Market Development Agreements or to third party service providers.
Your personal information is described in the following Personal Information Banks
: HRSDC PPU 150, "Insurance Claim File-Local Office" and/or HRSDC PPU 293, "Employment Benefits and Support Measures" and will be used and disclosed in accordance with the conditions listed therein and retained for the period of time required by the Employment Insurance Act.
The information you provide is protected under the Privacy Act, which states that you have the right to access your personal information and request changes to incorrect information. Please write to the Privacy Coordinator in your region if you would like to access or correct your personal information, or require clarification about this notice.
For more information on privacy issues and the Privacy Act in general, consult the Office of the Privacy Commissioner or call 1-800-282-1376.
