Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 4 Exam Practice

What must a broker do if he wants to use a client's personal information for any purpose?

1. Get another broker to recommend the use of the information.

2. Consult the business council before use.

3. Seek consent from the client involved.

4. Post a notice on the brokerage’s website.

5. Discuss the requirement at the next board meeting.

6. Secure permission through an independent body.

The correct answer is: Seek consent from the client involved.

In Ontario, under privacy laws and regulations, it is essential for a broker to seek consent from the client involved before using their personal information for any purpose. This ensures that the client is aware of how their information will be used and gives them the opportunity to agree or refuse. Seeking consent is a crucial step in maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of client information, which is a fundamental aspect of real estate transactions. Therefore, option C is the correct choice in this scenario. The other options provided are not relevant or necessary when it comes to using a client's personal information. These options include getting another broker's recommendation, consulting a business council, posting a notice on the brokerage's website, discussing the requirement at a board meeting, or securing permission through an independent body. None of these actions are as directly related to the client's right to privacy as seeking consent from the client involved.