Recently, I
posted an update on the status of the Canada Revenue Agency’s request for customer information regarding Canadian PowerSellers during the years 2004 and 2005. As you know, eBay Canada is currently appealing the ruling that would force us to release that information.
Despite that appeal being still underway, eBay was ordered by the Federal Court of Canada to release the information immediately. We strenuously objected to this order, and announced that we would launch a second appeal, this time to the Supreme Court of Canada, to avoid being forced to release our members’ information before the first appeal has been decided.
I am pleased to report that we have since reached an understanding with the Canada Revenue Agency such that we no longer need to turn over the PowerSeller records for the years 2004 and 2005 until the original appeal has been heard. As a result, our planned appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada is no longer necessary.
To protect our members’ privacy, eBay is continuing to contest the requirements for 2004 and 2005. Of course, it goes without saying that all Canadians should abide by Canada’s tax laws and all other relevant regulations.
Regards,
Scott Shipman
Senior Counsel
Global Privacy Practices
