Index
Data PrivacyCanada

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

Summary

Applies to private-sector organizations across Canada that collect, use, or disclose personal information in the course of commercial activities.

Rights & Rules

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

Penalties

  • 01.
    Fines up to $100,000 CAD for specific offenses like failing to report a data breach

Verified Citations

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