PIPEDA & Personal Information Protection
In today’s digital age, cyber security has become a necessity for businesses of all sizes and industries. Everyone is vulnerable to cyber-attacks especially if they store sensitive client data that can be sold on the dark web or used for identity theft.
PIPEDA, or Personal Information Protection Electronic Documents Act, Federal legislation created to protect person information collected by private sector organizations that collect, use, and disclose personal information to carry out their business. Organizations covered by PIPEDA need to attain an individual’s consent when they collect, use, or disclose that individual’s personal information. An individual can also contest the accuracy of the information.
Ensure Your Business is Compliant
| Ensure you understand the act and it’s principles | Conduct a review of your businesses current practices involving personal information |
| Develop an appropriate privacy policy. | Train your employees |
| Understand and follow the 10 Fair Information Principles | Ask Maxx Global experts for assistance. |
Types of Data Included in PIPEDA
| Age, name, ID number, financial data | Race, nationality, or ethnicity | Blood type |
| Medical, education, and employment records | Social insurance number or driver’s license | Opinions, assessments, comments, social status, disciplinary actions |
| DNA | Marital Status | Employee files, credit history, and loan details |
Does PIPEDA Apply To Your Business?
PIPEDA applies to the following:
- Organizations that collect, use, or disclose personal information for commercial purposes.
- Foreign organizations that collect, use, or disclose personal information of Canadian citizens for purposes deemed “commercial”.
Some Canadian Provinces have their own legislation and therefore are exempt from PIPEDA but would be subject to their own privacy laws which are consistent across Canada.
Non-Compliance Penalties
Non-compliance fines could be up to $100,000 for companies who don’t meet PIPEDA requirements.
Need Help?
Maxx Global, offers a range of products that can help Canadian businesses comply with PIPEDA regulations and secure their sensitive data. We can provide endpoint protection, network security, email security, and encryption solutions that can help prevent cyber-attacks and keep patient information safe.
Endpoint Protection offers advanced threat detection and response, with features such as machine learning and behavioral analysis. This can help medical offices detect and prevent ransomware attacks, which are becoming increasingly common in the healthcare industry.
Network Security offers secure web gateway and next-generation firewall solutions to protect against web-based threats and network intrusions. It can help medical offices ensure that their network is secure, and that data is not intercepted or stolen in transit.
Email Security provides protection against phishing and other email-based threats. It can help medical offices filter out malicious emails and prevent employees from inadvertently clicking on links or downloading attachments that could compromise sensitive data.
Encryption offers encryption solutions for laptops, desktops, and removable media. This can help medical offices protect sensitive data even if it falls into the wrong hands.
Canadian businesses need a solid suite of products to comply with PIPEDA and similar regulations and to protect sensitive client data from cyber-attacks. Our products can provide better security by offering a comprehensive suite of endpoint, network, email, and encryption solutions to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats.