Dear Community,
We have a further update on the Federal Court Decision involving Canada Revenue Agency and eBay Canada.
"This past October, I posted a message here about a recent Federal Court of Canada decision that may require eBay to release certain customer information regarding Canadian PowerSellers during the years 2004 and 2005 to the Canada Revenue Agency. I also pledged to keep the community updated on new developments.
At eBay, we take the privacy of our users’ information very seriously. Despite eBay's further submissions arguing against the release of information, the court has recently reached a decision which supports the Canada Revenue Agency's claim to provide this information.
This matter is now under further review as we continue to seek out available and appropriate legal courses of action. Our wish is to find just resolution to this matter, and we will not release any information until all options are explored or exhausted.
As always, we would like to once again remind sellers that they are responsible for ensuring that they are in compliance with all local laws and regulations relating to their activities online. As well, a change in PowerSeller status at this time will not alter our information disclosure requirements.
As more information becomes available, we will keep you updated.
Regards,
Scott Shipman
Senior Counsel
Global Privacy Practices"
Miriam
