College records are created and maintained to ensure appropriate documentation of operating activities, and to meet operational, legal, regulatory and fiscal requirements and in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) in order to protect personal information. PICS Asia Pacific College Education (PACE) Canada Society collects students’ personal information for the following reasons:

• To maintain student records as required by PCTIA.

• To maintain student records as required by SABC (accredited schools.)

• To keep students/graduates informed of activities of the school.

• To issue T2202As in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency

 

Students’ personal information is not used for any other purpose.

For all full career training programs:

PICS Asia Pacific College Education (PACE) Canada Society retains the full student file for a period of seven (7) years following the student’s withdrawal, dismissal or graduation. After seven years, the full student record is destroyed using a secure destruction method.

PICS Asia Pacific College Education (PACE) Canada Society uploads a copy of the students’ contract, transcripts and credential (if any) to an approved third-party vendor. These records are retained for a period of fifty-five (55) years by the third-party vendor.