Saskatchewan Privacy and Information Laws (2026)
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What is this right?
The CRA's confidentiality duty is criminal, not aspirational. Section 241 of the Income Tax Act makes unauthorised disclosure of taxpayer information a criminal offence — and that has real teeth in cases of leaked data.
The Privacy Act and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (Right #3) give you the right to have your information treated as confidential. No CRA employee may share your information without your written consent unless a specific provision of law authorises it.
You have the right to access your own information. Most of it is visible through My Account; for the rest, file an Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) request. CRA owes a response within 30 days (extendable in narrow circumstances).
Errors in your file? Request corrections. Improper disclosure? File with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
When does it apply?
Applies to every person and business that files taxes or interacts with the CRA.
- The rights run whether you're filing, being audited, or receiving benefits.
- They cover every interaction channel — phone, mail, online, and in person.
What to Do If the CRA Improperly Discloses Your Tax Information in Canada
- Use My Account for the standard view: returns, assessments, benefit payments, correspondence.
- Submit an ATIP request if you need detailed internal CRA records about your file. They're often the smoking gun in disputes.
- File with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your information was shared improperly.
- If someone else needs to access your information, authorise them with Form T1013 rather than handing over login details.
- Request corrections on any CRA record that's wrong about you.
What should you NOT do?
- Don't share My Account credentials. Use Form T1013 — that's the legal route.
- Don't hand out your SIN. CRA will never ask for it by email or text — anyone who does is a scammer.
- Don't assume CRA can share your data freely. They need legal authority or your written consent.
- Don't sleep on ATIP in a tax dispute. CRA's own internal notes can completely change a case.
How Saskatchewan differs from federal law
Your tax information is protected under both federal and Saskatchewan privacy laws. The CRA is bound by strict confidentiality rules.
- Section 241 of the Income Tax Act makes it an offence for CRA officials to disclose your tax information except in specifically authorized circumstances.
- You have the right to access your CRA tax records through My Account or by submitting an access request under the Privacy Act.
- Saskatchewan's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) protects personal information held by Saskatchewan government bodies, including Saskatchewan Finance.
- You can designate an authorized representative to deal with the CRA on your behalf using form T1013.
- If you believe your tax information was improperly disclosed, file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (for CRA) or the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner (for provincial records).
Additional Steps in Saskatchewan
Log into My Account at canada.ca/my-cra-account to access your records. To authorize a representative, file form T1013. For CRA privacy complaints, contact the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at 1-800-282-1376. For Saskatchewan provincial records, contact the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner at 306-787-8350.
Relevant Law: Income Tax Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.), s. 241; Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21; The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, SS 1990-91, c. F-22.01
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Common Questions
What is the privacy and information right in Canada?
The CRA's confidentiality duty is criminal, not aspirational. Section 241 of the Income Tax Act makes unauthorised disclosure of taxpayer information a criminal offence — and that has real teeth in cases of leaked data.The Privacy Act and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (Right #3) give you the right to have your information treated as confidential. No CRA employee may share your information without your written consent unless a specific provision of law authorises it.You have the right to access your own information. Most of it is visible through My Account; for the rest, file an Access to Informa...
When does privacy and information apply?
Applies to every person and business that files taxes or interacts with the CRA.The rights run whether you're filing, being audited, or receiving benefits.They cover every interaction channel — phone, mail, online, and in person.
What should I do if I think the CRA in Canada shared my personal tax information without my consent?
Use My Account for the standard view: returns, assessments, benefit payments, correspondence.Submit an ATIP request if you need detailed internal CRA records about your file. They're often the smoking gun in disputes.File with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your information was shared improperly.If someone else needs to access your information, authorise them with Form T1013 rather than handing over login details.Request corrections on any CRA record that's wrong about you.
What mistakes should I avoid with privacy and information?
Don't share My Account credentials. Use Form T1013 — that's the legal route.Don't hand out your SIN. CRA will never ask for it by email or text — anyone who does is a scammer.Don't assume CRA can share your data freely. They need legal authority or your written consent.Don't sleep on ATIP in a tax dispute. CRA's own internal notes can completely change a case.
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