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All external links featured on the website are provided solely as a convenience to online visitors. The Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador does not endorse the content found on any linked external websites, nor is it responsible for the accuracy or reliability of the information found on such websites. Individuals who visit external websites are encouraged to read and familiarize themselves with the privacy statements found on those particular sites.
Copyright
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- Users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy and currency of the materials reproduced.
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Privacy Statement
Our Commitment
The Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to respecting and protecting the personal information and privacy of all individuals who visit this website. Below is a summary of the privacy practices in effect for the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador website, herein referred to as the website.
Whether individuals are visiting the website for general information or conducting online transactions with the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and disposal of information collected on the website is governed by the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPPA).
Collection and Use of Personal and Non-Personal Information
Personally identifiable information such as an individual’s name, address, phone number, credit card information or e-mail address is only obtained if a visitor has supplied it voluntarily, provided it in an application, or given it through an online Small Claims Electronic Filing (E-Filing) payment/transaction. Online E-Filing technology is integrated with secure ePayment Broker Credit Card processing software that is owned and supported by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador does not automatically gather personally-identifiable information when visitors browse the website. However, some aggregate, non-identifiable information is automatically collected via Google Analytics session cookies. Session cookies are small text files temporarily placed on a computer’s hard drive from the website server. Session cookies collect general information such as:
- The date and time that a user accesses the website
- Keywords entered on the website’s search engine
- The number of webpages accessed in a visit
- Geographic locations of visitors
- Operating systems and the types of browsers used to view the website
This data is collected in an effort to tailor content, improve visitor experience, evaluate statistics and understand what kind of information visitors are seeking.
Internet browsers can be configured several ways to manage cookies, including detecting and rejecting all cookies or prompting for user intervention when a website wants to send a cookie or to accept cookies from website servers. Individuals with concerns over the collection of aggregate data from session cookies can download and install the free Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to disable the automatic collection of this information. Use of the Google Analytics opt-out browser software will not prevent or impede visitors from accessing any area of the website.
Both personal and non-personal information is only used by authorized government employees to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected, or for a use consistent with that purpose. Personal information is not disclosed to other government agencies or individuals without consent, except as authorized by law.
Links on the Website
As previously stated, all external links featured on the website are provided solely as a convenience to online visitors and the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador does not endorse the content found on any linked external websites, nor is it responsible for the accuracy or reliability of the information found on such websites. Individuals who visit external websites are encouraged to read and familiarize themselves with the privacy statements found on those particular sites.
Changes to the Privacy Statement
Any substantive changes to the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador’s privacy practices will be reflected on this webpage.
Contact Information
Supplementary information regarding the protection of personal information and privacy can be found here. Individuals with specific questions about this privacy statement should contact:
Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Office
Department of Justice
5th Floor, West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700 Station A
St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Phone: (709) 729-7072
Fax: (709) 729-5466