"We have twenty years of investigating
complaints under the Privacy Act and we are
building up a body of expertise with respect
to the PIPED Act so I think we will be able
to deal with an increase in complaints."
Robert Marleau
Interim Privacy Commissioner of Canada
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Introduction to PIPEDA
Jurisdiction
Canadian organizations involved in commercial
activity are governed by the Personal Information
Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
unless they are located in a province that has enacted
privacy legislation that has been deemed substantially
similar.
Note:
- Federal works
are always governed by PIPEDA regardless of location.
- PIPEDA applies to all personal information (not
employee personal information) in any interprovincial
and international transborder data flow.
 Which
provinces have substantially similar privacy Acts?
- British Columbia - Personal Information Protection
Act (PIPA). Learn
more
- Alberta - Personal Information Protection
Act (PIPA). Learn
more
- Quebec - Act Respecting the Protection of
Personal Information in the Private Sector
(PPIPS). Learn more
Employee Privacy
Does PIPEDA apply for Employee privacy?
- Yes, however PIPEDA only applies to employee data
if you are an organization regulated as a federal
work. Application of the Act is outlined in
PIPEDA [s.4.1(b)].
- Employee privacy is a legislative requirement
in British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec.
Introductory Resources
Relevant Interviews
Interview with Industry Canada
Richard Simpson, Director General, Electronic Commerce
of Industry Canada, outlines Industry Canada's responsibilities
with respect to the implementation of PIPEDA. He discusses
why PIPEDA is a key element of the government's efforts
to build consumer and business confidence in the knowledge
economy, especially the digital marketplace. Interview
Interview with Murray Long
Murray Long, founder of PrivacyScan, discusses Canada's
new Public Safety Act. This interview focuses
on the effects of the Public Safety Act on PIPEDA and
the resulting impact on organizations. Interview
Interview with Former Privacy Commissioner of Australia
Malcolm Crompton, former Privacy Commissioner of Australia,
discusses private sector privacy legislation in Australia
and the impact it had on Australian corporations and
consumers. He reviews complaints, inquires, and
the impact their privacy legislation has had on the
retail industry. Interview
Interview with Bell Canada
David Elder, Assistant General Counsel for Bell Canada
shares the top 10 lessons learned from three years under
PIPEDA. Interview
External Resources
Federal Privacy Commissioner:
Industry Canada:
Chartered Accountants of Canada
(CACI):
Canadian Marketing Association:
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