Blog: CA Privacy Laws
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GDPR vs PIPEDA
The EU and Canada see eye-to-eye on data protection. So much so that the European Commission has deemed Canada's private sector data protection standards "adequate." That might not sound like high praise. But coming from the Commission, it's quite a compliment. However, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Canada's...
PIPEDA: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is Canada's main private-sector privacy law. Compliance with PIPEDA is essential for private sector organizations operating in Canada. Violation of PIPEDA can lead to a court action brought by individuals or by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC). This overview of PIPEDA...
Privacy Policy for Canada
Any business that handles personal information from Canadian residents needs to make sure that it maintains a Privacy Policy that complies with Canadian data protection laws. This article will cover the Canadian privacy laws that companies that do business with Canadian citizens need to be aware of, as well as how...