Glossary

Computer data. All information recorded by a computer is often referred to as digital records. Examples include email messages, documents generated by word processing software, images, spreadsheets, and databases.

Board member. An individual member of a non-profit who has been elected or appointed to manage its activities and internal affairs. Directors have duties and responsibilities under the Societies Act. They must act in the best interests of the non-profit.

Legal responsibility. A director of a non-profit is, by virtue of the position, legally responsible for any of the obligations of the non profit. For example, if a non-profit failed to make it’s remittances, a director could find themselves personally liable for them.  

Employment practice. The steps to follow in an attempt to modify undesirable performance or behaviour of a worker in the workplace.