Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026 · This policy is pending legal review prior to launch.

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Data Sovereignty Council of Canada ("DSCC", "we", "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects information provided to us through this website and through our programs. DSCC's own work centres on data governance; we hold ourselves to the standards we advance.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with DSCC, we may collect:

• Contact information — such as your name, email address, phone number, organization, and role, when you submit an inquiry or sign up for updates.
• Membership information — details provided when applying for or maintaining a DSCC membership.
• Account information — credentials and profile details associated with future member portal accounts.
• Inquiry information — the content of messages you send us, including the inquiry type you select.

How Information Is Used

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and route them to the appropriate DSCC team;
• Administer memberships, including renewals and member communications;
• Process billing and issue receipts where applicable;
• Provide updates about DSCC programs, standards, training, and events where you have consented to receive them.

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve content and performance. Analytics data is used in aggregate and is not used to personally identify visitors. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

Information Sharing

DSCC does not sell personal information. Information may be shared with service providers who support our operations (such as email or payment processing) under appropriate safeguards, or where required by law.

Data Security

DSCC applies reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect the information we hold, proportionate to its sensitivity. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we continue to strengthen our controls as our platform develops.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information DSCC holds about you, subject to applicable law. To make a request, contact us using the details below.

Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact info@dscc.ca or use the contact form with the inquiry type "General Inquiry".