Issue-specific guidance for businesses
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) sets out 10 principles of fair information principles, which form the ground rules for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information.
In addition to providing general guidance on how to comply with PIPEDA, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) offers guidance and tips related to the application of PIPEDA in certain situations or for particular issues.
Start here to find information that will help you ensure you comply with PIPEDA.
Policy statement on the collection, use and disclosure of genetic test results
Read the OPC’s position regarding the collection, use and disclosure of genetic test results.
Applying paragraphs 7(3)(d.1) and 7(3)(d.2) of PIPEDA
Find guidance for organizations on disclosing personal information without knowledge or consent of the individual when conducting certain investigations or addressing fraud.
Guidelines for identification and authentication
Guidelines to help organizations subject to PIPEDA identify and authenticate individuals
Employee snooping
Tips to ensure that personal information is accessed only by employees who need it
Guidelines on privacy and online behavioural advertising
Personal information, user choice, restrictions, children
Covert surveillance
Legal requirements, purpose, demonstrable need, consent, limiting collection, private investigators
Frequently Asked Questions for Online Consent
Find information for businesses on how to obtain consent when collecting, using or sharing personal information.
Policy position on online behavioural advertising
Types of ads, personal information, consent, opt out, restrictions
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Find privacy-related tips for businesses that are contemplating a BYOD program.
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