Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act
Canada
Definition of Data
Data 'means representations of information or concepts in any form'.
Main Focus of Document
Protection of personal data especially with respect to e-commerce
Target Beneficiaries or Sector
consumers
Key Elements
This is an Act to support and promote e-commerce by protecting information that is collected, used or disclosed by providing electronic means to communicate or record information or transactions. The Act ensures rules to govern the collection, use and disclosure of personal information in a manner that recognises the privacy of individuals.
Policy/Regulation Mirrors
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