Policies

Link Policy

Links from External Sites
You do not need prior permission to create a link to a page on OSWCA website. However, OSWCA reserves the right to revoke this permission if a link implies that OSWCA is promoting or endorsing an unapproved site, the site contains violent or obscene content, or any other reason OSWCA deems inappropriate.

Links to External Sites
OSWCA is not responsible for the sites linked to from this site. OSWCA has no control over linked sites. It is possible that sites have changed and links in this site lead to sites unrelated to the sites OSWCA intended to provide links to. Also you may be redirected to other sites unknown to OSWCA. For any number of reasons, the content may be completely different than that originally intended by OSWCA in creating the link.
OSWCA website is not affiliated with any of the sites for which links are provided. The content, products and services found in those other sites are provided by other parties and not by OSWCA. OSWCA does not endorse these linked sites or any external website and the views presented in these links do not necessarily represent the views of OSWCA or its funders or Board of Directors.

Excerpts
If you would like to post a brief excerpt from the OSWCA site the following two conditions must also be honored:

1. Clear attribution to the source (OSWCA) webpage.
2. A clickable link back to the page you have quoted from.

Use of graphics
Images or graphics from OSWCA cannot be used for any purpose without prior permission. We cannot grant permission for the usage of images from agencies.

The logos of OSWCA cannot be used for any purpose without prior permission.

Privacy Policy

Privacy Statement
OSWCA has been representing sewer and watermain construction contractors across the province for more than 35 years, and currently serves over 700 member companies. Our role extends far beyond lobbying for increased funding. Our concerns include water system management, the environment, safety, contract terms, engineering, and many other issues relevant to the sewer and watermain construction industry.

If you wish to limit or alter the number or timing of the mailings you receive, please contact us at 905-629-7766 to discuss your preferences. We value all of our supporters and are committed to working with each for their benefit and that of OSWCA. We do not trade, rent or sell the names of our valued members.

If you wish to be removed from our list(s) at any time, please contact Margaret Malagowski, at 905-629-7766 or

Guiding Principle
OSWCA is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information of its constituents. OSWCA has taken the necessary actions to ensure that information in any format (paper or electronic) is protected so that the relationship of trust between the constituent and OSWCA is upheld.

The OSWCA Privacy Policy serves to outline the rules for the collection, use, disclosure and retention of personal information. The Policy is based on ten (10) internationally recognized privacy principles.

1. Accountability for Personal Information.
2. Identifying Purposes for the Collection of Personal Information.
3. Obtaining Consent for the Collection, Use or Disclosure of Personal Information.
4. Limiting Collection of Personal Information.
5. Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention of Personal Information.
6. Ensuring Accuracy of Personal Information.
7. Ensuring Safeguards for Personal Information.
8. Openness Concerning Policies and Practices.
9. Access to Personal Information.
10. Challenging Compliance.

1. Accountability for Personal Information.
OSWCA has a Development Manager who is accountable for the Foundation's overall compliance with its Privacy Policy and acts as the primary contact person on information privacy and security matters. The Development Manager can be reached directly: Margaret Malagowski 905-629-7766 or
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2. Identifying Purposes for the Collection of Personal Information.
When OSWCA collects personal information directly from its constituents, OSWCA will identify the purposes for which personal information is collected at or before the time of collection. These purposes include: member recruitment, that which is necessary for the administration of a member's interests and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
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3. Obtaining Consent for the Collection, Use or Disclosure of Personal Information.
The knowledge and consent of a person is required for the direct collection, use or disclosure of personal information except where mandated by law.
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4. Limiting Collection of Personal Information.
The Foundation will limit the collection of personal information to that which is necessary for the purposes identified. Information will be collected by fair and lawful means. OSWCA does not collect any personal information, other than that which is volunteered directly by the constituent.
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5. Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention of Personal Information.
Personal information will not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the consent of the person or as required by law. Personal information will be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes. OSWCA does not trade, rent or sell any personal information to third parties.
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6. Ensuring Accuracy of Personal Information.
OSWCA ensures personal information is accurate, complete and as up-to-date as necessary for the purposes for which it is to be used. To change or modify any personal information previously provided to OSWCA, contact the Development Manager at: Margaret Malagowski 905-629-7766 or
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7. Ensuring Safeguards for Personal Information.
Personal information is protected with security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. All OSWCA employees and directors must sign a Confidentiality Agreement. In addition, all independent contractors or vendors, that have a working relationship with OSWCA's proprietary database, must sign a Confidentiality Agreement.
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8. Openness Concerning Policies and Practices.
A print version of the Foundation's Privacy Policy can be requested from the Development Manager: Margaret Malagowski 905-629-7766 or
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9. Access to Personal Information.
Upon request, a person will be informed of the existence, use, and disclosure of personal information of the person and shall be given access to that information. A person can challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information and have it amended as appropriate.
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10. Challenging Compliance.
A challenge concerning compliance with the above principles should be made to the Development Manager at: Margaret Malagowski 905-629-7766 or
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