Utilisation de la base de données nationale d'inscription par les firmes de courtage et les régulateurs canadiens : gestion des renseignements personnels
The subject of the present text concems the National Registration Database, a recent mandatory registration system designated for all brokerage firms and investment advisors across Canada, with the exception of those who exercise their activities exclusively in Quebec. The matter of protection of personal information included in this database is analyzed with an emphasis on the existence of multiple laws evolving in Canada. In fact, different mIes apply whether you are in the presence of a public body or an enterprise of the private sector and whether the "transaction" is concluded within or out of the province. The National Registration Database replaces the previous paper format registration procedure. The documents produced by this computerized system have their own particularities and certain mIes must be respected in order to maintain a legal value equal to the priOf format. Finally, the compiling of information found in this enormous database would be useless if it was not possible to access its information. Once the different types of access are determined, a comparison will be done with existing American online registration systems. It is obvious that technology has had a tremendous impact on the economy. Of course, the financial industry is affected. With the National Registration Database, the whole Canadian securities registration system has had a total makeover. It was about time...
Document Access to documents Broker Compliance Computer Database Personal information Registration Securities