Privacy
The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) recognizes the privacy concerns of visitors to our web site and the importance of protecting the privacy of any personal information collected about our visitors. As a general policy, we do not automatically collect any personal information (such as name, address, or e-mail address) from visitors to our site. The type of information that we may collect is non-personal information used to optimize our web pages for your computer (for example, the identity of your Internet browser, the type of operating system you use, and the domain name of your Internet service provider). We may also use non-personal information to determine the total number of visitors to our web site.
Personal information
We only collect personal information about visitors to our site when visitors knowingly and voluntarily submit the information. Whenever we do collect such information, the following applies:
- We will notify you when we are collecting personal information, and will let you know the intended use of the information.
- We will only use personal information for the purposes that we disclose at the time of collection as the purpose for the collection, or for uses consistent with those purposes.
- We will not transfer personal information to third parties, except as required or authorized by applicable legislation, such as the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
- We may use the collected information to respond to your specific requests.
- We may also use it in aggregate form without personal identifiers to make our site better and more responsive to our visitors' needs. This statistical compilation of non-identifiable information may be used by the WSCC, or be provided to others for the WSCC’s marketing, advertising, or research purposes. The WSCC complies with privacy laws by maintaining safeguards to ensure the security, integrity, and privacy of such information.
Use of cookies
Cookies are pieces of information that a web site transfers to an individual computer's hard drive for record-keeping purposes. Cookies make it easier for you to use a web site by saving passwords, purchases, and preferences while you visit the site. The WSCC does not use cookies to retrieve information other than the information that was originally sent in a cookie. Most browsers accept cookies automatically. You can set your browser to reject cookies or to alert you when they are being sent.
Links to other sites
This site may be linked to other web sites within our organization, or to web sites operated by others. The WSCC is not responsible for the content or practices of third-party web sites that may be linked to or from this site.
Privacy policy changes
The WSCC reviews its privacy policy periodically, and it may be subject to change.
Disclaimer
The information on this website is provided as a public service by the WSCC. While we make every reasonable effort to ensure this information is current and accurate, we do not guarantee that the information is complete, up-to-date or accurate or will be available without any interruption. This site and any information contained on or provided through this site is provided on an "as is" basis. The WSCC does not make any express or implied warranties, representations or endorsements of any kind whatsoever (including, without limitation, warranties of title or non-infringement, or any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) with regard to this site, or with respect to any information, product, service, or other material provided on or through this site or a linked site. The information contained in this site (including, without limitation, any products or services listed and any practices described herein) may not be appropriate or effective for your circumstances and is not intended as medical, nursing, health care, legal or other professional advice. Use of this site does not replace consultations with a qualified professional. It is your responsibility to evaluate the information contained in this site. Any and all risks associated with the use of, or reliance on, such content rests with you. The WSCC (including its directors, employees, and other representatives) shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way, for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of or in connection with your use of this website or any linked site.
The Northwest Territories and Nunavut Workers’ Compensation Acts remain the final authorities on legal obligations and responsibilities in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut workers’ compensation system.
No endorsement
Reference to organizations, services, products, processes and events on this website does not imply their endorsement or recommendation by the WSCC and any failure to mention a particular organization, service, product, process or event is not a sign of disapproval.
