Paperback, Thomson Reuters
Threats to privacy primarily occur due to new ways in which information is collected and used. Be prepared. Be protected. Understand this important privacy legislation. This Quick Reference explains employer requirements under the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). PIPEDA applies to organizations that collect, use, or disclose personal information within a province or territory, unless that province or territory has passed legislation similar to the provisions of this Act. The authors have described the overall requirements of PIPEDA, plus its real and potential impact.
New in this edition:
• Analysis and review of recent Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC”) decisions relating to recent high-profile data breaches.
• Discussion and analysis of the OPC’s investigations or court decisions relating to privacy breaches involving Clearview AI, 23andMe, and Ticketmaster.
• New commentary and analysis of the OPC’s involvement in judicial decisions and applications regarding Canadians’ online privacy protection.
• A brief update on Bill C-8, an Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts.