Practice question
A private investigator is approached to obtain tax records for an individual involved in a civil dispute. What is the appropriate response for the PI regarding this request?
- Advise the client that a court order is required
- Suggest filing a Freedom of Information request with the Canada Revenue Agency
- Decline the request, as tax records are confidential and cannot be accessed by a PI, even with consent.
- Inform the client that written consent from the individual is sufficient
Answer: C — Decline the request, as tax records are confidential and cannot be accessed by a PI, even with consent.
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