What this notice covers
This notice explains how BOOST Ontario uses the information you give us on registration and full-service intake. It is not a blanket permission to share your file with every organization we might ever work with.
BOOST Ontario uses that information to register you, plan support with you, meet funder and ministry requirements (including Skills Development Fund registration and CaMS, which may include your Social Insurance Number), and improve the program. Information may be used in aggregate or de-identified form for reporting, evaluation, research, and predictive analysis.
Referrals to partners
If we refer you to a service provider or other third-party partner, we will tell you what information could be shared for that referral and collect your consent at that time. Additional sharing is not authorized by this intake acknowledgement.
Program evaluation and research
BOOST Ontario may use information collected through your participation to:
- Evaluate program effectiveness
- Monitor outcomes
- Meet funder reporting requirements
- Improve services
- Conduct research and predictive analysis related to apprenticeship success
Whenever possible, information used for evaluation, reporting, research, or predictive analysis will be de-identified so that individuals cannot be readily identified.
Use of technology and AI
BOOST Ontario may use technology tools, including artificial intelligence tools, to support documentation, service planning, reporting, analysis, and internal collaboration. Personal information will not be intentionally disclosed beyond authorized program purposes.
Your consent
By consenting you understand that:
- Participation in BOOST Ontario is voluntary.
- You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to any reporting requirements associated with services already received.
- BOOST Ontario will make reasonable efforts to protect your privacy and confidentiality.
- This acknowledgement does not authorize sharing your information with a third-party partner. That consent is collected when a specific referral is made.
- You have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding this notice.
- A referral does not guarantee acceptance into services.