National Security
Description: This bank was established in 1971 and contains personal information which is filed principally by subject heading, as well as personal identifiers. Personal information is normally retrievable if specific subjects, dates or events are provided. This personal information relates to espionage or sabotage that is against or is detrimental to the interest of Canada; or, activities directed toward or in support of such activity; foreign‑influenced activities within or relating to Canada that are detrimental to the interest of Canada, and are clandestine or deceptive, or involve a threat to any person; activities within or relating to Canada directed toward or in support of the threat or use of acts of serious violence against persons or property for the purpose of achieving a political objective within Canada or a foreign state; and, activities directed toward undermining by covert unlawful acts, or directed toward or intended ultimately to lead to the destruction or overthrow by violence of the constitutionally established system of government in Canada. Information is also held in respect to advice to the Minister, and the Minister's responsibilities under the Citizenship Act and the Immigration Act. This bank also contains personal information relating to criminal intelligence investigations or cases involving offenses against the Criminal Code, and/or against federal and provincial statutes and includes such matters as organized crime and terrorism, which have implications for the security of Canada relating to federal government activities and contingency plans designed to counter, or respond to, activities hostile to the security of Canada in peace or war; or relating to investigations concerning threats or incidents involving national or international dignitaries or involving government property; and relating to information provided by foreign or Canadian dignitaries for protective purposes. This bank may also contain personal information that, in relation to the defence of Canada or to the conduct of the international affairs of Canada, pertains to the capabilities, intentions, or activities of a foreign state or group of foreign states; of any person other than a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; or, any corporation except one incorporated pursuant to the laws of Canada or of any province. This bank also includes information relating to the administrative security policies and programs of the Government of Canada including measures to ensure personal security; information security; EDP security; communications security and technical security. This bank also contains information in relation to the duties and functions of the Inspector General and the Security Intelligence Review Committee, and information relating to the mandate of the former RCMP Security Service collected prior to July 16, 1984.
Class of Individuals: Information in this bank relates to individuals who are known or suspected to be involved in activities constituting threats to the security of Canada, or contrary to law, or who may be subject to threats or possible threats to their safety; and individuals who may, in relation to the defence of Canada or the conduct of international affairs, provide information or intelligence relating to the capabilities, intentions or activities of foreign states or persons.
Purpose: This bank is used to support the Minister, the Deputy Minister, and their officials in the exercise of their statutory duties, powers and functions; in carrying out such other national security and related law enforcement responsibilities as may be assigned to them; and in fulfilling their obligations to manage, and be accountable to Parliament for, the national security policies and programs of the Portfolio. This bank may be subject to the following use or disclosure: information relating to threats to the safety of persons or property or to the security of Canada may be disclosed to officials of the Government of Canada, to officials of other levels of government in Canada, and to such other persons as the Minister may determine are either subject to such a threat, or are in a position to assist the Government of Canada in the detection, prevention or suppression of any such threatening activities; information relating to activities known or suspected of being contrary to law may be disclosed to persons having jurisdiction to investigate such activities, or to persons with responsibility to enforce the law; information in this bank is also used to develop policy and provide advice to the Minister in relation to national security policy, ministerial direction of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, and to the RCMP in relation to its responsibilities set out in section 6(1) of the Security Offenses Act; the exercise of ministerial authority pursuant to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act and the relevant provisions of the Citizenship Act and the Immigration Act respecting individuals known or suspected of being involved in subversive or hostile activities, including terrorism and other criminal activities; and to the Cabinet, its committees, and federal departments and agencies in relation to national security policy, threats to the security of Canada; the analysis and implementation of administrative security policies; and the formulation of plans and other measures designed to counter, or respond to threats to the security of Canada in peace or war.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Retention periods range from 10 to 50 years, depending on subject and then sent to Library and Archives Canada.
RDA Number: 94/012
Related Record Number: PSEPC EMNS 054 and PSEPC EMNS 056
TBS Registration: 003355
Bank Number: PSEPC PPU 026

Policing and Law Enforcement for RCMP Personnel and Administrative
Description: This bank contains personal information on certain individuals who are currently serving or who have served in the RCMP. The files contain information on individuals who have been involved in complaints against the Force or its members, the files contain reports, memoranda and correspondence.
Class of Individuals: Individuals who are currently serving or who have served in the RCMP; individuals who have been involved in complaints against the RCMP or its members.
Purpose: This information is used: (i) to provide advice to the Minister in respect of his statutory responsibilities for all matters pertaining to the RCMP; and (ii) to provide policy support and advice to the Minister, in furtherance of his statutory responsibility to provide direction to the Commissioner of the RCMP.
Consistent Uses: The information in this bank is used only for the purpose for which it was collected.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Records are retained for ten years and then destroyed
RDA Number: 94/012
Related Record Number: PSEPC PLEI 085
TBS Registration: 001539
Bank Number: PSEPC PPU 045

Security Clearance
Description: This bank contains personal information on individuals who are or have been, the subject of security screening procedures in relation to pre‑employment/ employment with federal government institutions and/or the private sector working under federal government contracts, and whose cases have been referred to the Minister or the Security Advisory Committee for advice. This bank also contains the reports of the Security Intelligence Review Committee provided to the Minister pursuant to subsection 52(2) of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act containing the findings and recommendations of the Committee concerning complaints by individuals denied a security clearance. This bank may also contain personal data, criminal records, security analyses, investigative reports, related correspondence and a notation of the level of clearance requested, granted or denied.
Class of Individuals: Individuals who are, or have been, the subject of security screening procedures in relation to pre‑employment/employment with federal government institutions and/or the private sector working under federal government contracts, and whose cases have been referred to the Minister or the Security Advisory Committee for advice.
Purpose: The information in this bank is used to support the Minister, Deputy Minister, and their officials in the exercise of their duties, powers and functions with respect to the security assessment and security clearance program of the Government of Canada.
Consistent Uses: Information in this bank concerning the loyalty to Canada, and so far as it relates thereto, the reliability of individuals, may be disclosed to officials of the Government of Canada, or to officials of a province, where the government of a province or a police force in a province, have entered into an arrangement with Canadian Security Intelligence Service pursuant to subsection 13(2) of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act to provide it with security assessments; information in this bank is also used to support analysis and advice given in respect of decisions taken, or to be taken, in departments or agencies of the federal government, on the suitability of an individual for a security clearance; or to provide advice with respect to the policy implications of particular cases.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Records are retained for 20 years and then transferred to Library and Archives Canada.
RDA Number: 94/012
Related Record Number: PSEPC EMNS 054
TBS Registration: 001538
Bank Number: PSEPC PPU 040