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What is the PIPEDA?

PIPEDA is Canada’s federal privacy law for private-sector organizations. It outlines how organizations should handle personal information in the course of commercial activities. Central to PIPEDA are the 10 Fair Information Principles, which guide the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in a way that respects individuals’ rights to privacy.

PIPEDA’s 10 Fair Information Principles:

These principles ensure that personal data is handled transparently, securely, and with respect for individuals’ rights.

Click here for more about how to comply with these 10 principles in your organization.

Criteria for PIPEDA

Here are the criteria for PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act):

Applicability: PIPEDA applies to private sector organizations that collect, use, or disclose personal information during commercial activities.
Geographical Scope: The law applies to organizations operating in Canada and to those outside Canada that collect or process personal data of Canadian residents.
Consent Requirement: Organizations must obtain meaningful consent from individuals before collecting, using, or disclosing their personal information.
Limitation on Data Collection: Personal information collected must be limited to what is necessary for the identified purposes.
Accountability: Organizations are responsible for ensuring compliance with PIPEDA’s principles and must appoint individuals to oversee data protection practices.
Individual Rights: Individuals have the right to access their personal information held by organizations and request corrections if necessary.
Data Security Measures: Organizations must implement appropriate security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Challenging Compliance: Individuals have the right to challenge an organization’s compliance with PIPEDA and can file complaints with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

Cookie Consent under PIPEDA

Under PIPEDA, organizations must obtain meaningful consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information, including through cookies. For cookie consent to be valid under PIPEDA, the following criteria should be met:

Informed Consent: Individuals must be clearly informed about the purposes for which cookies are being used and what information is being collected.
Transparency: The information provided should be in plain language and easy to understand, without confusing legal jargon.
Active Consent: Users must provide clear, affirmative consent (such as clicking “Accept”) before cookies that collect personal information are placed on their devices.
Ongoing Control: Individuals should be able to withdraw their consent at any time, with easy access to cookie management tools.
Limited Data Collection: Only necessary data should be collected through cookies, in line with the stated purposes.

PIPEDA emphasizes user control and transparency, requiring organizations to respect the privacy preferences of individuals while using tracking technologies like cookies.

Consumer Rights under PIPEDA

Best Practices: How to Comply

Compliance starts with a strategic plan and checklist. Below are a few tips to get going:

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

Proactive management of data privacy compliance to handle challenging PIPEDA requirements

What is the PIPEDA?

PIPEDA’s 10 Fair Information Principles:

Criteria for PIPEDA

Cookie Consent under PIPEDA

Consumer Rights under PIPEDA

Best Practices: How to Comply

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