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External Hyperlinks
Some of the information on this website contains links to external sources of information. These links are provided solely for the convenience of visitors, and SCC is neither responsible for the accuracy, reliability or currency of the information contained on external sites nor for the quality, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose of products or services available on external sites.
Visitors are advised that information offered by some external sites to which SCC’s website links is not subject to the Privacy Act, the Official Languages Act and may not be accessible to persons with disabilities. The information offered may be available only in the language(s) used by the sites in question and visitors should research the privacy policies of the sites before providing personal information.
Official Languages
SCC’s website complies with the Official Languages Act and all information is available in both French and English. However, users should be aware that some information on external sites to which we link is available only in the language in which it was provided.
Visitors are advised that content posted by external users to SCC Connect, a platform for the standards community to share standards-related content, is posted in the language of choice of the user.
Privacy
SCC is committed to respecting the personal privacy of individuals who visit our website. All personal information provided is protected under the federal Privacy Act. For more information about our privacy practices, see our Privacy Statement.
Quality Policy
SCC is committed to delivering value-added standardization strategies that support Canada’s competitiveness and well-being, satisfying all applicable requirements and continually improving its quality management system. SCC delivers on this commitment by fostering a culture of organizational excellence, and by supporting and engaging its stakeholders.