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A member of the public contacts the CBSA asking for personal details about a relative who recently crossed the border. What is the MOST appropriate response by a CBSA officer?

Under privacy legislation in Canada, the CBSA is strictly prohibited from disclosing personal information about individuals to third parties, even family member

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Question: A member of the public contacts the CBSA asking for personal details about a relative who recently crossed the border. What is the MOST appropriate response by a CBSA officer?

Answer options: ✅ Inform the individual that the CBSA cannot disclose personal information about other travellers due to privacy regulations.

  • Request the relative's full name and date of birth to confirm their identity before providing information.
  • Suggest they contact the relative directly for the information.
  • Transfer the call to a supervisor to handle the request.

Correct answer: Inform the individual that the CBSA cannot disclose personal information about other travellers due to privacy regulations.

Explanation: Under privacy legislation in Canada, the CBSA is strictly prohibited from disclosing personal information about individuals to third parties, even family members, without explicit consent or legal authority. Maintaining privacy is a core responsibility.

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