Canada's privateness commissioner has launched an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Company (WADA) and its “dealing with of organic samples collected from athletes”.
The investigation stems from allegations that the company shared athletes' private info with out consent
Canada's privateness commissioner has launched an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Company (WADA) and its “dealing with of organic samples collected from athletes”.
The investigation stems from an allegation that the group shared athletes' private info with out their data or consent, a press release from commissioner Philippe Dufresne's workplace stated Tuesday.
The criticism stated info shared by WADA is being utilized by worldwide sports activities federations “to evaluate the health of athletes based mostly on intercourse,” based on the assertion.
The investigation will look at “whether or not the group's assortment, use and disclosure practices” fall according to Canadian privateness legal guidelines.
A WADA spokesman supplied a short assertion when reached for remark.
“WADA is conscious of the investigation by the Privateness Commissioner of Canada and expects to make clear its place to the commissioner sooner or later,” the spokesperson stated in an e mail.
In line with its web site, the primary aim of the Montreal-based doping watchdog is to “develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping guidelines and insurance policies throughout sports activities and nations.”
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