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Canada has two federal privacy laws that are enforced by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: the Privacy Act, which covers how the federal government handles personal information; the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), which covers how businesses handle personal information. The Privacy Act. The ...
Privacy is a fundamental right of every Ontarian. In order to protect that right, Ontario public institutions are required by law to protect your personal information, and to follow strict rules when collecting, using and disclosing your personal information.
Meaningful consent is an essential element of Canadian private sector privacy legislation. Under privacy laws, organizations are generally required to obtain meaningful consent for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information.
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Manual is a general guide to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and administration of these Acts.
Access and privacy laws play a central role in government. These laws promote accountability, transparency, public participation and protect the privacy rights of individuals. This chapter provides broader context and explains how Coordinators should navigate through the legislation.
Understanding Privacy. The legislation does not define privacy explicitly. The legislation defines personal information and sets out privacy rules regarding the collection, use, disclosure, retention, security, disposal and destruction of personal information that institutions must follow. The legislation protects privacy by:
This guide offers individuals an overview of the role of our Office and Canada’s two federal privacy laws: the Privacy Act, which applies to the federal public sector, and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
