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Data PrivacyCanada

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

Summary

The federal privacy law for private-sector organizations in Canada. Key Terms: 1. Commercial Activity: Any transaction or act that is of a commercial character. 2. Meaningful Consent: Organizations must state why they need data in a way people can understand. 3. Personal Information: Info about an identifiable individual.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to access your personal information held by a business
  • 02.
    Right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the data
  • 03.
    Right to know who is responsible for data protection in an organization

Penalties

  • 01.
    Fines up to $100,000 CAD per violation
  • 02.
    Public disclosure of organization's privacy failures

Verified Citations

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