Some CSTMC files summarized in the Classes of Records contain personal information which is not used in a decision-making process directly affecting the individual to whom it relates. Examples are: inquiries about CSTMC collections, programs and services; and information and advice given to individuals by the Corporation's employees about museums and museum objects.

These classes of personal information are kept on the relevant subject files and are not identifiable by name of the individual or other personal identifier. To retrieve these classes of personal information, CSTMC would need as much detail as possible about the subject matter, the geographic location and the time the information would have come to the Corporation.

The retention periods for these classes of personal information are the same as those for the subject files containing the information.