Canada
Canada was granted observer status on 3 April 1996, according to Resolution 96(9).
| Convention 108 | Signed | |
| Ratified | ||
| National Constitution | Section 8, Constitution Act, 1982 | |
| Specific National Legislation | Privacy Act
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act |
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| Enacted | 01/07/83
13/04/00 |
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| Scope | Manual Processing | Yes |
| Non Natural person | Yes | |
| Public or private sector | Both | |
| Registration or Notification | ||
| Special Authorisation for Exportation | ||
Data Protection Authority |
Privacy Commissioner
Federal Authorities Office of the Privacy Commissionner of Canada 112 Kent Street CAN- OTTAWA Ontario K1A 1HR Tel: (613) 995-8210 / Fax: (613) 947-6850 Email: [email protected] Website: www.privcom.gc.ca |
