Laws and Regulations
Privacy Legislation
Canada ’s federal privacy legislation is known as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and is now in effect for all organizations in Canada.
As of January 1, 2004, all collection, use or disclosure of personal information in the course of a commercial activity is subject to PIPEDA. All organizations must comply with certain rules when collecting, using, storing or disclosing personal information.
To understand and meet your obligations under PIPEDA, visit the official PIPEDA Guide for Businesses and Organizations.
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