Security of Canada Information Disclosure Act

Marginal note:Guiding principles

4 The disclosure of information under this Act is to be guided by the following principles:

• (a) effective and responsible disclosure of information protects Canada and Canadians;

• (b) respect for caveats on and originator control over disclosed information is consistent with effective and responsible disclosure of information;

• (c) entry into an information-sharing arrangement is appropriate when a Government of Canada institution regularly discloses information to the same Government of Canada institution;

• (d) the provision of feedback as to how disclosed information is used and as to whether it is useful in protecting against activities that undermine the security of Canada facilitates effective and responsible information disclosure; and

• (e) only those within an institution who exercise its jurisdiction or carry out its responsibilities in respect of activities that undermine the security of Canada ought to receive information that is disclosed under this Act.