PIPEDA

Canada is one of the countries lucky enough to have a federal privacy law that covers private sector organizations. This gives its residents greater rights when it comes to data privacy, as well as placing new requirements on relevant organizations.

In this blog, I’ll take you through the basics of PIPEDA. We’ll cover what it means, who needs to comply with it, and what your responsibilities are if it applies to your business. We’ll also share a user-friendly tool to help you stay compliant with PIPEDA and other privacy laws.

This blog can be your all-inclusive guide to PIPEDA. That’s why I’ve included the following chapters for you to understand the law from start to finish.

What is PIPEDA?

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is Canada’s federal law governing how private sector companies handle Canadians’ personal data. It is Canada’s equivalent to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Since coming into law in 2000, this privacy legislation has given users new rights and controls over their personal information, and placed new responsibilities on organizations required to comply. PIPEDA requires private sector companies to take more care over how they handle personal information, and adhere to ten key principles. These principles cover how personal data is collected, used, and disclosed to others.

When Was PIPEDA Introduced?