A security guard working for a private condominium building in Vancouver, BC, accesses personal information from the building's resident database to find contact information for a resident's family member during a medical emergency. Is this action generally permissible under PIPA BC?

Question: A security guard working for a private condominium building in Vancouver, BC, accesses personal information from the building's resident database to find contact information for a resident's family member during a medical emergency. Is this action generally permissible under PIPA BC?

Answer options: ✅ Yes, if it is clearly in the individual's best interest and consent cannot be obtained in a timely manner.

• No, personal information can only be accessed by the building manager.
• Yes, as long as the information is only used within the condominium building.
• No, as personal information can never be disclosed without explicit consent.

Correct answer: Yes, if it is clearly in the individual's best interest and consent cannot be obtained in a timely manner.

Explanation: PIPA BC allows for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information without consent in certain circumstances, such as when it is clearly in the individual's interest and consent cannot be obtained in a timely way (e.g., during a medical emergency). This provision balances privacy with practical needs in critical situations.