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A Guide to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, 2008 Edition

This publication is an invaluable resource for anyone who collects, uses or discloses personal information in the course of commercial activities. It contains the full text of the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and pertinent regulations, and relevant statutes and Codes. The commentary, prepared by privacy law experts, Colin McNairn and Alexander Scott, provides an overview of the compliance requirements and limitations on the use and collection of personal information, as provided by the Act.

Table of Contents:
  • Table of Cases
  • Introduction
  • Chapters:
    • 1. Personal Information Protection:
      • Structure, Background and Purpose of the Act
      • Application of the Act
      • Collection, Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
      • Advice to an Individual About the Existence, Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
      • Access to and Correction of Personal Information by an Individual
      • Other Obligations in Respect of Personal Information
      • External Complaint, Investigation, Audit and Enforcement Processes
      • Periodic Review of the Administration of the Act
    • 2. Electronic Documents:
      • Overview
      • Comparison Between Electronic and Paper Documents
      • Definitions for the Purposes of the Act
      • Electronic Documents as Evidence
      • Acts of Certification for Electronic Documents
      • Use of Electronic Documents, Exchanges and Notices
      • Government Practice
    • 3. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
    • 4. Regulations Pursuant to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
  • Appendix A: PLUS 3800 Making the CSA Privacy Code Work for You: A workbook on applying the CSA Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information (CAN/CSA-Q830) to your organization
  • Appendix B: Uniform Electronic Evidence Act
  • Appendix C: Uniform Electronic Commerce Act
  • Index
The legislation reproduced in this consolidation is current up to and including S.C. 2006, c.9 s. 223, and regulation SOR/2006-159.

Written by Colin H. H. McNairn and Alexander K. Scott. Published by Butterworths, 2007.

This is an annual publication. The 2008 edition was released October 2007.
   
Catalogue No. 978-0-433-45728-2
Price $59.00
Format Softcover
Pages 268
Language English only
 
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