School Division Use of Personal Information
Protection of Privacy: Living Waters Catholic Schools collects, uses, and discloses personal information of students and parents/guardians in accordance with the Education Act and Section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). This information is protected under Section 10 of POPA and used and shared as permitted by Sections 12 and 13. This consent will be used to promote the school community and the Division. Information collected may be transmitted to and stored on servers outside of Living Waters Catholic Schools, Alberta and Canada, and Living Waters Catholic Schools cannot guarantee protection against disclosures as a consequence of foreign laws. Living Waters Catholic Schools may use automated systems in processing this collection of personal information. Should you require further information about the collection, use, and disclosure of this collection of personal information, please contact your school principal.
Please read this list of activities carefully and complete the consent by signing in Section A or Section B:
Consent to Post or Publish Student Information
Living Waters Catholic Schools is requesting permission to use your child’s personal information (Image, grade, and/or name, etc.) outside of the school community.
YES, I consent to my child's personal information, which may include photos or videos of my child being share in the following ways.
1. Posting photos or videos to social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YoutTube, or X for promoting the school and school programs such as concerts, plays, sports podcasts, and school or Division public events.
2. Using photos, videos, students work or presentations on the school/Division websites, other educational websites, or in external educational presentations.
3. Sharing photos or videos with parents, guardians, and students in the community for the purpose of sharing school-wide events (school concerts, track meets, assemblies, etc.) classroom activities, and field trips. The photos or videos may also be used in creating memory books, and slideshows.
This list does not include all the activities or programs that take place in a school. School personnel will contact parents/guardians for written consent if activities occur that are inconsistent with those listed above.
1. Photos/videos of school activities (i.e. athletic events, concerts, graduation, or other ceremonies) that are open to the general public may be taken and used for purposes within and outside the school. The school is not able to restrict such activity at public events.
2. Once a student's image, name, and other identifying information is released publicly, Living Waters Catholic Schools cannot control or prevent the further distribution or use of material by those who access the information.
3. Schools will ensure that email addresses are not used in a fashion that would make them available for public use. Student's full names will not be used with any social media or website posts, without direct parent/guardian consent.
4. Consent is voluntary. You can withdraw or change your consent by contacting your school.