Publications
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has a wealth of resources to help Canadians understand privacy rights. The OPC also has resources to help businesses and federal institutions understand their obligations to protect privacy.
These publications and reports are available throughout the OPC website, according to topic and related activity. However, this page lets you browse the whole collection and use filters to narrow your search.
If you would like to obtain a paper copy of a particular publication, please send an email to publications@priv.gc.ca clearly indicating which document you would like to obtain, as well as your name and postal address. You can also request alternate formats, such as large print documents, Braille or audio formats.
Start here to begin exploring the OPC’s publications.
PIPEDA compliance help
Legal obligations under PIPEDA to strengthen your organization’s privacy practices
Guidance on submitting Codes of Practice under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations
Guidance on submitting codes of practice, Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations, PCMLTFR
Designing age assurance to be privacy-protective – Guidance for age assurance developers
Guidance for age assurance developers
Assessing whether and how to use age assurance – Guidance for websites and online services
Guidance for websites and online services
OPC leadership on AI and privacy
Collaborative initiatives with domestic and international privacy regulators on AI.
Sensitive Information
Interpretation of court decisions and findings related to ' Sensitive Information' and PIPEDA. Interpretations give guidance and are not legally binding.
Guidance for processing biometrics – for federal institutions
Privacy obligations, considerations, and best practices for handling biometric information
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