CCA produces information to support its corporate operations. Section 1 of this policy outlines handling, storage, security, retention and disposal procedures related to this information.

CCA also collects information from organizations for the purpose of conducting CCA reviews and making accreditation decisions. Section 2 of this policy addresses safeguarding and using this information, specifically:

• Storage, security, retention and disposal of Participating Organizations’ information;
• Sharing of Participating Organizations’ information.

The information collected from organizations is for the purpose of conducting CCA reviews and making accreditation decisions as stipulated in the CCA Accreditation Agreement. Therefore, explicit permission is required for CCA to use participating Organization’s policies, procedures or tools to share with other organizations. These documents will be used in a way that protects the anonymity of individuals and positions in organizations.