Canada’s privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and “its handling of biological samples collected from athletes.”
Investigation stems from claim that the agency shared athletes’ personal information without consent
Canada’s privacy commissioner is launching an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and “its handling of biological samples collected from athletes.”
The investigation stems from a claim that the organization shared athletes’ personal information without their knowledge or consent, a statement from Commissioner Philippe Dufresne’s office said Tuesday.
The complaint said that the information being shared by WADA is being used by international sporting federations ” to assess athletes’ sex-based eligibility,” according to the statement.
The investigation will look into “whether the collection, use, and disclosure practices of the organization” fall in line with Canada’s privacy laws.
CBC News has reached out to WADA for comment.
According to its website, the Montreal-based doping watchdog’s main goal is to “develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries.”
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