Privacy for businesses
Innovating for privacy today, for a trusted tomorrow
Access practical information to help your organization understand and meet its obligations under Canada's federal private-sector privacy law, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). These resources support organizations to comply with the current privacy law and prepare to meet the privacy challenges of tomorrow.
PIPEDA compliance help
Legal obligations under PIPEDA to strengthen your organization’s privacy practices
Privacy breaches
How to prevent, assess, report and contain a privacy breach
AI, technology and innovation
Artificial intelligence (AI), social media, cloud computing, and mobile apps
Appropriate handling of personal information
Limiting personal information collection, consent, passwords and authentication
Protection of children
Age assurance and designing with children's privacy in mind
Health information, genetics and biometrics
Privacy practices related to highly sensitive personal information
Employers and employees
Privacy in an employment context
Landlords and tenants
Tenant privacy rights and landlord obligations
Advertising and marketing
Requirements for targeted advertising and email, marketing, and commercial messaging
Most recent guidance for businesses
This list highlights the most recent OPC resources for businesses.
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PIPEDA compliance help
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Features
Privacy Guide for Businesses
Learn more about PIPEDA and the responsibilities and obligations of businesses
2025-2026 Survey of Canadian businesses
Results of OPC’s latest survey of Canadian businesses on privacy issues
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