Government of Canada's Digital Privacy Act comes into force
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 18, 2015) - Industry Canada
As Canadians increasingly turn to the Internet to conduct their day-to-day activities such as online shopping and banking, they need to have confidence that their personal information is protected. That is why the Government of Canada has enacted the Digital Privacy Act, which modernizes Canada's private sector privacy law. It sets clear rules for how personal information can be collected, used and disclosed.
Today, Industry Minister James Moore announced that the Digital Privacy Act has received Royal Assent and is now law.
Under the Digital Privacy Act:
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"The Digital Privacy Act will protect the personal information of Canadians online. It will hold companies to account when Canadians' personal information has been lost or stolen and it will also give the Privacy Commissioner new powers to help enforce the law. Canadians need to have confidence that their online transactions are secure, their privacy is protected and their families are safe from online threats."
- James Moore, Minister of Industry
"Breach notification and voluntary compliance agreements will strengthen the framework that protects the privacy of Canadians. Breach reporting requirements will act as an incentive for businesses to take the security of personal information even more seriously and will also allow individuals to take steps to protect themselves following a breach."
- Daniel Therrien, Privacy Commissioner of Canada
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The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
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