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Data PrivacyCanada

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

Summary

A federal law that sets the rules for how private-sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information in the course of commercial business.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    The right to access the personal information an organization holds about you.
  • 02.
    The right to challenge the accuracy of the information and have it corrected.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Fines of up to $100,000 CAD per violation for non-compliance with reporting requirements.

Verified Citations

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