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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 rules for how businesses must handle personal information in commercial activities.

Rights & Rules

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

Penalties

  • 01.
    Fines up to $100,000 CAD for certain offenses such as failing to report a data breach

Verified Citations

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