Articles Related to Privacy Act

Media coverage is still what prompts several Canadian organizations to respond effectively to data breaches, not the country’s privacy legislation, according to KPMG’s Imraan Bashir.

A ruling against Facebook could have implications for online businesses and what they can assert in user agreements.

Canadian enterprises now have a secure option for hosting online surveys that meet government privacy regulations.

Proposed changes to Privacy Act issued in discussion paper

As the present-day threat for identity theft gets stronger than ever, privacy advocates believe Canadian legislation enacted to protect the privacy of personal information is dated. In the recent tabling of her Annual Report, Federal Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart urged Parliament to review and modernize the Privacy Act.

Privacy experts from afar afield as the United Kingdom met with the Australian government this week to examine weaknesses in the Privacy Act which is currently under review.

Money-related concerns top the list of complaints made about breaches under the first 12 months of Australia's Privacy Act.