Privacy in Canada: overview | Practical Law

Privacy in Canada: overview | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to privacy in Canada.

Privacy in Canada: overview

Practical Law Country Q&A 3-589-4795 (Approx. 12 pages)

Privacy in Canada: overview

by Wendy J Wagner and Christopher Oates, Gowling WLG, with Practical Law Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Law stated as of 26 Jan 2024Canada (Common Law), Federal (Canada)
A Q&A guide to privacy in Canada.
The Q&A guide gives a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles, including what national laws regulate the right to respect for private and family life and freedom of expression; to whom the rules apply and what privacy rights are granted and imposed. It also covers the jurisdictional scope of the privacy law rules and the remedies available to redress infringement.