In response to labour union and public outcry over the outsourcing of administration of B.C.'s Medical Services Plan, the B.C. Privacy Commissioner has invited comment on the privacy implications of the USA Patriot Act for British Columbians' personal information, when databases of personal data are outsourced by government to US-linked private companies for adminstrative purposes. Comments are due August 6, 2004. Request for Submissions CIPPIC's submission Other submissions