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Data PrivacyCanada

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

Summary

The federal privacy law for private-sector organizations in Canada that sets out ground rules for how businesses handle personal information in the course of commercial activity.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to access your personal data held by an organization
  • 02.
    Right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of data
  • 03.
    Right to know why an organization is collecting your information

Penalties

  • 01.
    Fines up to $100,000 CAD for specific offenses
  • 02.
    Public audits and reports by the Privacy Commissioner

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