New World Driving School (Ontario, Canada)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Contact Information
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: info@newworlddrivingschool.com
Compliance with Canadian Privacy Laws
New World Driving School is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Canadian privacy legislation standards, in particular:
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PIPEDA — for private sector collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in commercial activities.
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Where applicable (e.g. for public-records requests, disclosures to governmental bodies), we also respect principles consistent with FIPPA for transparency and lawful handling of personal data.
Accordingly, we adhere to the following principles:
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We collect, use, and disclose personal information only with your consent (express or implied), except where law permits otherwise.
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We limit collection to what is necessary for lawful and legitimate purposes (course registration, certification, scheduling, payment, licensing compliance, safety, record-keeping).
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We safeguard data with appropriate technical, organizational, and administrative measures to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and security.
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We retain personal data only as long as required to meet legal or regulatory obligations (e.g. licence-history, MTO compliance, audit) — typically up to 7 years — or until you request deletion (subject to legal retention rules).
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You have rights to access your personal data, request corrections, and in many cases request deletion, subject to our legal and contractual obligations.
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We will respond to privacy and data-handling requests in a timely, transparent manner, as required under PIPEDA / applicable provincial laws.
By using our services and providing personal information, you acknowledge that New World Driving School will process your information under these compliance standards and that we follow applicable Canadian privacy regulations.
About Your Privacy
New World Driving School (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information when you use our website, services, vehicles, or communicate with us.
This policy applies only to New World Driving School, which operates in London, Ontario, Canada and surrounding areas, and is approved by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO).
By using our website or enrolling in our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Obtaining Consent
We collect, use, and disclose personal information only with your knowledge and consent, except where allowed or required by law.
Consent may be:
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Express – when you sign a form, check a box online, or clearly say “yes”
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Implied – when you provide information to register or receive services
You may withdraw your consent at any time in writing. However, doing so may limit our ability to provide driving instruction or certification services.
Information We Collect
We only collect information necessary to provide safe and effective driver education services.
1. Personal Information
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Full name
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Date of birth
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Address and postal code
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Email address
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Phone number
2. Licensing Information
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Driver’s licence number
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Licence class
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Issue and expiry date
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Restrictions (if any)
3. Training Information
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Lesson dates, times, and locations
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Instructor comments and evaluations
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Progress reports and driving performance
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Course completion status and certificate number
4. Payment Information
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Billing name and address
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Payment details (processed through secure third-party services)
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We do not store full credit/debit card numbers
5. Website & Technical Data (Non-Personal)
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IP address
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Browser type
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Pages visited
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Time spent on our website
This is used only to improve our website and services.
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for:
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Registering and managing your driving course
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Scheduling in-car and in-class lessons
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Tracking progress and issuing certificates
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Reporting to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO)
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Communicating lesson updates and reminders
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Providing customer support
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Internal record keeping and quality improvement
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Meeting legal and safety requirements
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.
Disclosure of Information
We may share your information only when necessary:
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Government agencies (MTO, Service Ontario) for certification and compliance
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Payment processors for secure transactions
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Instructors to provide training services
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Legal authorities, if required by law
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Emergency situations, to protect your safety or the safety of others
All third parties are required to keep your information secure and confidential.
Video & Audio Monitoring
For safety and training purposes, our vehicles and premises may use video or audio recording equipment. This is used only for:
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Student and instructor safety
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Insurance and accident investigations
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Training quality control
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Protection of school property
These recordings are accessed only by authorized personnel and are securely stored.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to your personal data
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Request corrections to inaccurate data
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Withdraw consent
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Request deletion (subject to legal retention requirements)
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Ask how your data is being used
To make a request, contact us using the information below.
Data Retention
We retain student records for up to 7 years, as required by Ontario regulations and MTO guidelines. After that period, information is securely deleted or anonymized.
Cookies
We may use cookies to improve website performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
Cookies help us:
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Understand how visitors use the website
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Improve usability and content
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Save preferences for returning users
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. If we discover that information has been collected from someone under 13, it will be deleted immediately.
Security
We take your privacy seriously and apply industry-standard security measures including:
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Encrypted storage
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Secure servers
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Limited access to personal data
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Regular system monitoring
While no system is 100% secure, we take all reasonable steps to protect your information.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Information
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
New World Driving School
London, Ontario, Canada
info@newworlddrivingschool.com
Privacy Policy Summary (As Before)
We collect only the information needed to provide safe and effective driver training, including:
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Personal information (name, contact, address, licence info)
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Training and lesson data (attendance, progress, evaluations)
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Payment and billing information (processed securely via third-party payment processors)
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Non–personal technical data for website analytics
We use this information to:
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Register and schedule courses and lessons
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Report to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) as required for certification
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Provide service, communicate with you, support compliance, and maintain records
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may disclose information only when legally required (e.g. MTO reporting), for payments, or for safety/legal compliance.
We store and protect your data securely and retain records according to legal/regulatory requirements (usually up to 7 years).
You may contact us at info@newworlddrivingschool.com to request access to your information, corrections, or deletion, or to ask questions about our privacy practices.
Consent & Data Use Disclosure
New World Driving School – Ontario, Canada
New World Driving School is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario privacy standards.
By registering with or purchasing services from New World Driving School, you hereby consent to the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of your personal information as outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information for the purpose of providing driving instruction and certification services:
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Full name
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Date of birth
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Address and contact information (email & phone)
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Driver’s licence number and class (if applicable)
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Course enrollment details
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Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
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Attendance, progress, and evaluation records
2. Purpose of Collection
Your personal information is used strictly for:
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Course registration and scheduling
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In-vehicle lesson coordination
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Ministry of Transportation (MTO) reporting and certification
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Student record keeping
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Communication regarding services and updates
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Legal, safety, and regulatory compliance
3. Disclosure of Information
Your information will never be sold or rented.
It may be disclosed only:
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To the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, as required for certification
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To secure payment processors, strictly for transaction purposes
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When legally required under Canadian law
4. Data Storage & Retention
All personal data is stored securely and protected against unauthorized access.
Records are retained for a period required by law and MTO guidelines (generally up to 7 years). After this period, information is safely deleted or destroyed.
5. Your Rights (Under PIPEDA)
You have the right to:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Withdraw consent where legally permitted
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Request information about how your data is used
All privacy-related requests may be sent to:
Email: info@newworlddrivingschool.com
6. Consent Acknowledgement
By signing below or submitting your registration online, you acknowledge that:
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You have read and understood this Consent & Data Use Disclosure
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You authorize New World Driving School to collect, use, and retain your information as stated
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You agree to comply with school policies and Ministry of Transportation regulations
Student Name: ___________________________ Signature: ______________________________
Date: _________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name (if under 18): _____________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________