Data privacy is our top priority! - Video transcript
(A cityscape is shown, with the Statistics Canada logo on a building. Colourful shapes with binary code move towards a satellite dish on the rooftop)
Information is everywhere.
(Image transitions to show a gate)
Do you ever wonder how we protect it?
(A shield appears on the screen, with colorful shapes inside it)
Let's try to explain.
(The shield now includes a lock icon, symbolizing secured data)
First, know that we are obligated to fully protect and safeguard your privacy. It is the law.
(A legal document appears on screen and is signed)
This is not just a legal commitment.
(Speech bubbles appear on either side of a briefcase)
It is built into our work and our culture.
(The briefcase opens, revealing colorful shapes which travel over a city, towards the Statistics Canada building)
When your data arrives at Statistics Canada, whether it be from surveys or administrative data sources,
(The colorful shapes pass through a series of filters, becoming more dull and unrecognizable)
it is immediately secured using state of the art tools, software and processes that prevent unauthorized access.
(The colorful shapes pass through a series of filters, becoming more dull and unrecognizable)
Only those with a demonstrated need to know are allowed to access your information at this stage.
The data is processed to create an analytic file, leaving out any information that could directly identify you.
(A laser scanner passes over the text, decoding it to reveal the words gender, age, province and birthday)
Only the characteristics like gender, age, province, along with the information we wish to study are kept
(Multiple records appear on screen, representing thousands of anonymized data files)
With thousands of up to date records collected and processed in a similar manner.
(Colourful shapes fill the screen, a magnifying glass passes over them, forming them into groups)
We then study those characteristics and provide important aggregated information used to improve government programs and policies for Canadians.
(The red maple leaf appears surrounded by data points)
(A gear with a shield in the center rotates spins, then a icon representing family appears, then a small icon representing a business appears. Colorful shapes are all around)
We take every measure to ensure the privacy of you, your family and your business is protected.
(A shield surrounds the colourful shapes)
Our promise is to keep your data safe while helping Canadians better understand their country.
(A website page appears on screen, labeled "Statistics Canada Trust Centre," showcasing transparency initiatives)
Transparency is important to us. On our website, you'll find a list of our surveys and administrative data sources and how they're used.
(The screen transitions to text: "Delivering insight through data for a better Canada")
Delivering insight through data for a better Canada.
(The Statistics Canada logo and the Canada wordmark appear to conclude the video)