On January 1, 2004, the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act came into effect. It provides that organizations may collect, use or disclose personal information in the course of commercial transactions. The collection of some personal information about our members is essential to our being able to provide notices and information on functions and to attract potential new members. We need accurate information about our members to enable us to give the best possible service.

 

The Society for American Wines policy is that we will continue to maintain the accuracy, confidentiality and security of all personal information to the best of our ability. We assure you that we have not and will not provide any outside organization with personal information about our members.

 

The Society for American Wines will continue with the policy of mailing and sending electronic notices and our Newsletter to members and others interested in the Society and its objectives until such time as a member advises us that they no longer wish to be on our mailing list.