PIPEDA interpretation bulletins
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) conducts investigations into the information handling practices of businesses subject to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) conducts investigations and tries to resolve privacy complaints against organizations. In an effort to summarize the general principles that have emerged, over time, from court decisions and the OPC’s findings under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), we issue Interpretation Bulletins on certain key concepts. These Interpretation Bulletins are not binding legal interpretations, but rather, they are intended as a guide for compliance with PIPEDA.
Sensitive Information
Interpretation of court decisions and findings related to ' Sensitive Information' and PIPEDA. Interpretations give guidance and are not legally binding.
Access to Personal Information
Interpretation of court decisions and findings related to 'Access to Personal Information' and PIPEDA. Interpretations give guidance and are not legally binding.
Commercial Activity
Interpretation of court decisions and findings related to 'Commercial Activity' and PIPEDA. Interpretations give guidance and are not legally binding.
Publicly Available Information
Interpretation of court decisions and findings related to 'Publicly Available Information' and PIPEDA. Interpretations give guidance and are not legally binding.
Form of Consent
Read how the concept of “consent” in PIPEDA has been interpreted by the OPC and the courts.
Openness
Interpretation of court decisions and findings related to 'Openness' and PIPEDA. Interpretations give guidance and are not legally binding.
Safeguards in PIPEDA
Interpretation of court decisions and findings related to 'Safeguards' and PIPEDA. Interpretations give guidance and are not legally binding.
Personal Information
Interpretation of court decisions and findings related to 'Personal Information' and PIPEDA. Interpretations give guidance and are not legally binding.
Accuracy
Interpretation of court decisions and findings related to 'Accuracy' and PIPEDA. Interpretations give guidance and are not legally binding.
Accountability
Interpretation of court decisions and findings related to 'Accountability' and PIPEDA. Interpretations give guidance and are not legally binding.
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