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🇨🇦CAPIPEDA Part 1

Canada PIPEDA.

PIPEDA governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by private-sector organizations in Canada during commercial activities. It is based on 10 fair information principles and enforced by the OPC.

Maximum penalty

C$100K (proposed CPPA: 5% revenue)

Source: PIPEDA Part 1

Key requirements

Consent for collection, use, and disclosure

Purpose limitation and specification

Breach reporting to OPC and affected individuals

Individual access and correction rights

+1 more requirements in the complete guide.

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Enforcement examples

Facebook (Meta)

Cambridge Analytica - OPC found PIPEDA violations; referred to Federal Court

OPC finding

2019

How Tessera automates PIPEDA compliance

PIPEDA consent management

OPC breach notification workflow

Privacy management program documentation

Cross-border transfer compliance

PIPEDA compliance checklist

Essential steps to achieve and maintain PIPEDA compliance.

1

Implement meaningful consent mechanisms

2

Establish breach reporting to OPC

3

Maintain privacy management program

Industries affected

Technology & SaaSFinancial Services

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