Canada's new Privacy Act changes the way companies collect,use,or disclose customer information.Which of the following is not one of the principles upon which the act is based?
A) How a retailer plans to use customer data must be identified at the time of collection of the customer's information
B) A retailer does not need consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal data
C) Retailers must obtain consent from consumers prior to passing on their personal information to third parties
D) Retailers must keep personal information on consumers as accurate and up-to-date as possible
E) Retailers must make customers' personal information available upon their request

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Option B is not one of the principles upon which the act is based, as it contradicts the act's requirement of obtaining consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal data. The other options (A, C, D, E) are all valid principles under Canada's new Privacy Act.

Canada's New Privacy Act Changes the Way Companies Collect,use,or Disclose