Issued: Nov 2025
Forestry Innovation Investment (FII) is subject to BC’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA). In addition, FII UK ensures compliance with UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). FII UK is committed to protecting personal information in its custody or under its control. It is FII UK’s intention to not only meet the obligations of the legislation, but to exceed the requirements by implementing best practices with respect to the collection, use, disclosure, access, protection, and security of personal information.
FII UK requires service providers to demonstrate full compliance with FII UK’s privacy obligations, principles and processes as outlined in this policy.
Definitions
Contact Information is defined as any information that would enable an individual to be contacted at their place of work.
Personal Information is defined as recorded information about an identifiable individual (excluding contact information). Examples of personal information include name, email, phone number, passport information, dietary restrictions, photo, and demographic information.
Service Provider is defined as a person retained under a contractual agreement to perform services for FII UK.
Collection of Personal Information
FII UK collects personal information which relates directly to its operational and administrative mandate for the purpose of providing related programs and services. In most circumstances, FII UK collects personal information directly from the relevant individual. Indirect collection occurs in very limited and specific circumstances, or as required by law.
How Personal Information Is Used
Personal information is used only by authorized FII UK employees and service providers to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected or for a use consistent with that purpose.
Personal Information Disclosure
FII UK and its service providers treat personal information in its custody or under its control with a high degree of confidentiality. Personal information is only disclosed for the purposes of the program and services for which it was collected, as required by law, or in specific circumstances with consent of the relevant individual. FII UK does not sell, share or disclose personal information to others for any type of mailing list. Personal information will not be disclosed outside of Canada without an individual’s explicit consent unless required by law.
Safeguarding of Personal Information
FII UK administers the highest security standards to ensure the personal information in its custody or under its control is always secure. FII UK employees and service providers are responsible for ensuring the physical and technical security of all data (including data at rest or in transit) and must meet all applicable security standards.
Retention of Personal Information
FII UK and its service providers utilize records retention policies. If an individual’s personal information is used to make a decision, a record of that decision will be kept for a minimum of one year after the decision has been made. Once personal information is no longer needed it is authorized for destruction and confidentially disposed of.
Using the FII Website
For information regarding using FII’s website please see FII’s Terms and Conditions at https://www.bcfii.ca/privacy-policy/
Access to Personal Information and Questions Regarding Privacy
Inquiries, complaints, or access requests should be addressed to FII’s Privacy Officer at victoria.hayes@bcfii.ca or +1 (604) 601-5315.