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IMPROPER HANDLING [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Rights and Freedoms
- Communication and Information Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- privacy breach
1, record 1, English, privacy%20breach
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- breach of privacy 1, record 1, English, breach%20of%20privacy
correct, noun
- breach of security safeguards 1, record 1, English, breach%20of%20security%20safeguards
federal act, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The improper or unauthorized handling of personal information. 1, record 1, English, - privacy%20breach
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
privacy breach; breach of privacy: The terms "privacy breach" and "breach of privacy" are sometimes used in a broader sense to designate any act that is an intrusion into the private life of a person. 1, record 1, English, - privacy%20breach
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
breach of security safeguards: In the "Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act" (PIPEDA), the term "breach of security safeguards" means "privacy breach." Outside of this context, this term should be avoided. 1, record 1, English, - privacy%20breach
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Droits et libertés
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- atteinte à la vie privée
1, record 1, French, atteinte%20%C3%A0%20la%20vie%20priv%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- atteinte aux mesures de sécurité 1, record 1, French, atteinte%20aux%20mesures%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
federal act, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement inapproprié ou non autorisé de renseignements personnels. 1, record 1, French, - atteinte%20%C3%A0%20la%20vie%20priv%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atteinte à la vie privée : Le terme «atteinte à la vie privée» est parfois employé pour désigner plus largement tout acte qui constitue une intrusion dans la vie privée d'une personne. 1, record 1, French, - atteinte%20%C3%A0%20la%20vie%20priv%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
atteinte aux mesures de sécurité : Dans la «Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels et les documents électroniques» (LPRPDE), le terme «atteinte aux mesures de sécurité» est employé dans le sens d'«atteinte à la vie privée». En dehors de ce contexte, ce terme est à éviter. 1, record 1, French, - atteinte%20%C3%A0%20la%20vie%20priv%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-01-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Rights and Freedoms
- Communication and Information Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- material privacy breach
1, record 2, English, material%20privacy%20breach
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The improper or unauthorized handling of personal information that presents a real risk of significant harm to at least one person. 2, record 2, English, - material%20privacy%20breach
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Droits et libertés
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- atteinte substantielle à la vie privée
1, record 2, French, atteinte%20substantielle%20%C3%A0%20la%20vie%20priv%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement inapproprié ou non autorisé de renseignements personnels qui présente un risque réel de préjudice grave pour au moins une personne. 2, record 2, French, - atteinte%20substantielle%20%C3%A0%20la%20vie%20priv%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2026-01-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- privacy breach
1, record 3, English, privacy%20breach
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- breach of privacy 2, record 3, English, breach%20of%20privacy
correct, noun
- privacy invasion 3, record 3, English, privacy%20invasion
correct, noun
- invasion of privacy 3, record 3, English, invasion%20of%20privacy
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An act that constitutes an intrusion into a person’s private life. 1, record 3, English, - privacy%20breach
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
privacy breach; breach of privacy : The terms "privacy breach" and "breach of privacy" are also used in a narrower sense to designate the improper or unauthorized handling of personal information. This is the most common meaning of these terms. 1, record 3, English, - privacy%20breach
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Droits et libertés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- atteinte à la vie privée
1, record 3, French, atteinte%20%C3%A0%20la%20vie%20priv%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acte qui constitue une intrusion dans la vie privée d'une personne. 2, record 3, French, - atteinte%20%C3%A0%20la%20vie%20priv%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atteinte à la vie privée : Le terme «atteinte à la vie privée» est aussi et surtout employé pour désigner plus précisément le traitement inapproprié ou non autorisé de renseignements personnels. 2, record 3, French, - atteinte%20%C3%A0%20la%20vie%20priv%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mounted specimen
1, record 4, English, mounted%20specimen
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Improper handling is a major cause of damage, particularly to mounted specimens, which by their nature are rigid. It is quite easy to break a wing, leg or tail or to damage feathers if the objects are handled roughly. 2, record 4, English, - mounted%20specimen
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A mounted specimen can be either a dead animal or an uprooted plant. 3, record 4, English, - mounted%20specimen
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- spécimen naturalisé
1, record 4, French, sp%C3%A9cimen%20naturalis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La taxidermie utilise de nombreux matériaux d'origines diverses. Outre la peau, les os et les phanères, un spécimen naturalisé est un assemblage d'une structure en bois ou en métal (anciennement en os), d'un rembourrage végétal, minéral ou synthétique, et de matériaux de finition (du verre ou une résine synthétique pour les yeux, de la peinture pour les retouches, et parfois du plâtre ou de l'argile pour le museau et les oreilles). 2, record 4, French, - sp%C3%A9cimen%20naturalis%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spécimen naturalisé : Un spécimen naturalisé peut être un animal mort ou une plante déracinée, mais la désignation fait habituellement référence à un spécimen animal plutôt qu'un spécimen botanique en français. 3, record 4, French, - sp%C3%A9cimen%20naturalis%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-07-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Soil Pollution
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- petroleum contamination
1, record 5, English, petroleum%20contamination
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most petroleum contamination in Alaska comes from leaking storage tanks, containers, pipes, and equipment; transportation accidents; and improper handling and disposal practices that lead to spills... The primary concern with petroleum contamination is its chronic toxicity when ingested through contaminated soil, water, or foods over long periods of time. Different types of petroleum cause different kinds of health effects, including headaches, nausea, skin irritation, and cancer. For instance, gasoline contains benzene, a known carcinogen to people and animals. 2, record 5, English, - petroleum%20contamination
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The amount of TPH [total petroleum hydrocarbons] found in a sample is useful as a general indicator of petroleum contamination at that site. 3, record 5, English, - petroleum%20contamination
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Pollution du sol
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- contamination pétrolière
1, record 5, French, contamination%20p%C3%A9troli%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- contamination d'origine pétrolière 2, record 5, French, contamination%20d%27origine%20p%C3%A9troli%C3%A8re
feminine noun
- contamination par le pétrole 3, record 5, French, contamination%20par%20le%20p%C3%A9trole
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Leur expérience a démontré que les arbres pouvaient survivre dans des zones à forte contamination pétrolière. 1, record 5, French, - contamination%20p%C3%A9troli%C3%A8re
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La caractérisation de la contamination d'origine pétrolière est en effet généralement mise en évidence par la présence relativement importante des homologues alkylés des HAP [hydrocarbures aromatiques polycycliques]. 2, record 5, French, - contamination%20p%C3%A9troli%C3%A8re
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2021-12-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- harvest management
1, record 6, English, harvest%20management
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While good agronomic practices can maximize canola yields and returns throughout the growing season, proper harvest management is essential to realizing those yields. Seed and quality losses caused by untimely harvesting, inappropriate harvesting techniques, improper handling, or a combination of these practices, can all result in reduced crop yield, value or both. 1, record 6, English, - harvest%20management
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gestion de la récolte
1, record 6, French, gestion%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9colte
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gestion de la récolte. Récolter en conditions sèches et éviter de récolter en période de gel pour éviter les chocs thermiques. 1, record 6, French, - gestion%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9colte
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-02-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Forestry Operations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- root stripping
1, record 7, English, root%20stripping
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The accidental removal of roots during lifting, handling, and planting, especially when caused by improper practices. 1, record 7, English, - root%20stripping
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Exploitation forestière
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dépouillement des racines
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9pouillement%20des%20racines
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perte de racines au cours de l'arrachage, de la manipulation et de la plantation, surtout lorsque ces opérations sont effectuées dans de mauvaises conditions. 1, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9pouillement%20des%20racines
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-10-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Postal Correspondence
- Materials Handling
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- damaged mail
1, record 8, English, damaged%20mail
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mail that has been damaged due to improper handling, processing or delivery by a postal administration. 2, record 8, English, - damaged%20mail
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
damaged mail: term used at Canada Post. 2, record 8, English, - damaged%20mail
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Objets de correspondance (Postes)
- Manutention
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- courrier endommagé
1, record 8, French, courrier%20endommag%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- courrier avarié 2, record 8, French, courrier%20avari%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courrier qui a été abîmé parce qu'il a été manutentionné, traité ou livré incorrectement par une administration postale. 3, record 8, French, - courrier%20endommag%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
courrier endommagé; courrier avarié : termes en usage à Postes Canada. 3, record 8, French, - courrier%20endommag%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-07-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- off-flavour
1, record 9, English, off%2Dflavour
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- off-flavor 2, record 9, English, off%2Dflavor
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term describing the overall taste or flavour of foods that have lost it's freshness due to improper handling or spoilage. 2, record 9, English, - off%2Dflavour
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- défaut d'arôme
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9faut%20d%27ar%C3%B4me
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- flaveur anormale 1, record 9, French, flaveur%20anormale
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Arôme : Un des composants de la flaveur, qui est aussi lié à la perception olfactive et gustative. 1, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20d%27ar%C3%B4me
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria alimentaria
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- mal sabor
1, record 9, Spanish, mal%20sabor
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] mal sabor del café: defecto de carácter sensorial que se manifiesta después de tostar una muestra y probar la bebida. 1, record 9, Spanish, - mal%20sabor
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-05-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Materials Handling
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- mishandle
1, record 10, English, mishandle
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An improper handling of a coin which results in damage in the form of marks, abrasions, rubs, hairlines, etc., with the net result of lowering the grade and value of the coin. 1, record 10, English, - mishandle
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Manutention
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- manipulation sans précaution
1, record 10, French, manipulation%20sans%20pr%C3%A9caution
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- manipulation inadéquate 1, record 10, French, manipulation%20inad%C3%A9quate
correct, feminine noun
- mauvaise manipulation 1, record 10, French, mauvaise%20manipulation
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'une pièce de monnaie. 1, record 10, French, - manipulation%20sans%20pr%C3%A9caution
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-05-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Epidemiology
- Biotechnology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- handling procedure
1, record 11, English, handling%20procedure
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- manipulation 2, record 11, English, manipulation
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Improper handling procedures are increasingly being recognized as a cause of primary vaccination failure. 1, record 11, English, - handling%20procedure
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Épidémiologie
- Biotechnologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- manipulation
1, record 11, French, manipulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une mauvaise manipulation est reconnue de plus en plus souvent en tant que cause d'échecs de primo-vaccination. 2, record 11, French, - manipulation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
- Epidemiología
- Biotecnología
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- manipulación
1, record 11, Spanish, manipulaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - external organization data 1997-12-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Radiation Protection
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- non-conformance
1, record 12, English, non%2Dconformance
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Non-conformances may occur as a result of, for example, inadequate procedures, equipment failure, equipment inaccuracy, calculation error, wrong identification, wrong input data, the use of inappropriate dosimeter or sample, or improper handling or processing of information. 1, record 12, English, - non%2Dconformance
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Radioprotection
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- non-conformité
1, record 12, French, non%2Dconformit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des non-conformités peuvent se produire par suite notamment de procédures insuffisantes, de défaillances de matériel, de l'imprécision du matériel, d'erreurs de calcul, de fausse identification, de faux intrants, de l'utilisation de dosimètres ou d'échantillons non appropriés ou de mauvais acheminement ou traitement de l'information. 1, record 12, French, - non%2Dconformit%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-02-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Government Accounting
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- improper handling
1, record 13, English, improper%20handling
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of public money, public funds. 2, record 13, English, - improper%20handling
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- utilisation irrégulière
1, record 13, French, utilisation%20irr%C3%A9guli%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
de fonds publics. 2, record 13, French, - utilisation%20irr%C3%A9guli%C3%A8re
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- handling
1, record 14, English, handling
correct, noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The physical handling of a coin or coins. 1, record 14, English, - handling
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Special care must be taken in the handling of mint state examples. Improper handling may cause wear, damage the lustre, leave contaminants on the surface which will cause future damage, etc. 1, record 14, English, - handling
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Handling of a collector coin or coins. 1, record 14, English, - handling
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- manipulation
1, record 14, French, manipulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manipulation d'une pièce ou de pièces de collection. 1, record 14, French, - manipulation
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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