PIPEDA Vs GDPR- Understanding The Key Differences
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PIPEDA which is known asthe Personal Information Protection Electronic Documents Act is a Canadian privacy law that governs the way organizations use the personal information of citizens of Canada for their business. PIPEDA applies to all private sector organizations and federal agencies or businesses throughout Canada. Compliance with PIPEDA which is enforced by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) ensures organizations adhere to the regulation.The regulation is designed to keep the Data Privacy Standards consistent with similar international data privacy lawslike the EU GDPR and UK GDPR. It is a regulatory framework that came into effect on 13th April 2000 and since then governs the functioning of organizations handling Personal Information. The regulation sets out provisions that facilitate the use of electronic documents outlines guidelines for organizations to adhere to protect the privacy confidentiality and integrity of personal information of Canadian citizens.
PIPEDA applies to private-sector organizations that collect, use, and disclose personal information for-profit, commercial activities across Commercial activity means any particular transaction, act, or conduct, or any regular course of business that is commercial and for-profit in nature.
PIPEDA does not apply to provincially regulated organizations within the province of Quebec. It will not apply to provincially regulated organizations in Alberta or British Columbia as the privacy laws in those provinces have similar status from the Governor in Council. However, PIPEDA applies to inter-provincial and international transactions involving personal information used for commercial business activities.
PIPEDA does not apply to organizations that do not engage in commercial, for-profit activities. So, unless the processing of personal information is commercially motivated, PIPEDA does not apply to them. Generally, apply to not-for-profit and charity groups.
PIPEDA cost for an average-sized company starts at $8000. Pricing for PIPEDA Compliance usually depends on several factors, including the Scope of Audit, Business Applications, Technology Platforms, Number of Locations, and other additional services.
The PIPEDA Compliance is Canada’s data privacy law enforced by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC).
PIPEDA penalties can be fined up to $10,000 or $100,000 depending on the severity of the offense. In certain circumstances, the Federal Court may order an organization to correct its privacy practices and compensate the individual for damages.
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