According to a story from Canadian Press, an auditor found the Wheat Board was giving personal information of farmers to grain companies and the Canada Revenue Agency without any explanation.

CWB spokesperson Maureen Fitzhenry argues the reporter took some sensational language and buried the obvious fact the Wheat Board has to exchange information to conduct business.

She says farmers are well aware the Board shares permit book information with grain companies as they act as agents on behalf of the Wheat Board.

This information includes names, producer identification numbers and information on outstanding delivery contracts, current deliveries and cash advances.

She admits the auditor's report was poorly worded, which she says was due to some miscommunication between a junior auditor and the Wheat Board's business unit.

It was intended for an internal audience only but the Canadian Press obtained a copy through the Access to Information Act.

She says they have many safeguards in place to protect the privacy of producers.