PIPEDA

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

A Canadian federal law regulating how private sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information in the course of commercial activities. PIPEDA sets out rules for the handling of personal information, including how it should be collected, used, stored, and shared.

PIPEDA applies to private sector organizations that operate in Canada and collect, use, or disclose personal information in the course of their commercial activities. PIPEDA applies to personal information in all forms, including electronic and paper-based records.

The main objectives of PIPEDA are to protect the privacy of individuals and promote consumer trust in the digital economy. PIPEDA requires organizations to obtain consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information, and to provide individuals with access to their personal information and the ability to correct any inaccuracies.

PIPEDA also requires organizations to take appropriate security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, and to report any data breaches to affected individuals and the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

Overall, PIPEDA aims to balance the need for organizations to collect and use personal information for legitimate business purposes with the privacy rights of individuals. PIPEDA is an important legal framework for protecting personal information and promoting consumer trust in the digital economy in Canada.

• Abbreviation: PIPEDA