Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Protecting and promoting privacy rights

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada provides advice and information for individuals about protecting personal information. We also enforce two federal privacy laws that set out the rules for how federal government institutions and certain businesses must handle personal information.

Learn more about our Office and the strategic privacy priorities guiding our work.

What to do if you receive a breach notification

Advice for Canadians on how to respond to a breach notification.

New breach reporting requirements for businesses

What you need to know about the new regulations.

Guidelines for obtaining meaningful consent

Find guidance on obtaining meaningful consent and on inappropriate data practices.

Privacy and national security

Read the Privacy Commissioner’s recommendations for the review of Bill C-59.

Frequently asked about topics

Accessing your personal information

Learn how to access your personal information held by either businesses or the federal government.

How to raise a privacy concern with an organization

Helpful tips for challenging an organization about how it is handling your personal information.

Summary of privacy laws in Canada

Basic explanation of privacy laws in Canada, who oversees them and who they apply to.

Social insurance numbers

Find advice for individuals and guidance for organizations about the use and protection of SINs.

Identity theft

Information and advice to help individuals guard against identity theft and report if it occurs.

Online privacy

Access information on issues related to privacy on the Internet, including cloud computing, social networking and spam.

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

Find information about Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law.

The Privacy Act

Find information about the privacy law that applies to Canada’s federal government departments and agencies.

Investigations

Learn about the OPC’s investigations into privacy complaints.

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News

Get the latest news and information from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

Canada’s access to information and privacy guardians urge governments to modernize legislation to better protect Canadians

News release - November 6, 2019
Privacy Commissioner shares lessons learned after one year of mandatory breach reporting

Announcement - October 31, 2019
International privacy guardians urge legislators to reaffirm commitment to privacy as a right and value in itself

News release - October 28, 2019

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Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Protecting and promoting privacy rights

Frequently asked about topics

News

Canada’s access to information and privacy guardians urge governments to modernize legislation to better protect Canadians

Privacy Commissioner shares lessons learned after one year of mandatory breach reporting

International privacy guardians urge legislators to reaffirm commitment to privacy as a right and value in itself

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