!!! Overview [{$pagename}] ([PIPEDA]) is a [Canadian|Canada] [law] relating to [Data Privacy].[1] [{$pagename}] governs how private sector organizations collect, use and disclose [personal information|Personal data] in the course of commercial business. [{$pagename}] contains various provisions to facilitate the use of electronic documents. [PIPEDA] became law on 13 April [2000|Year 2000] to promote consumer trust in electronic commerce. The act was also intended to reassure the [European Union] that the Canadian privacy law was adequate to protect the personal information of European citizens. In accordance with section 29 of PIPEDA, Part I of the Act ("Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector") must be reviewed by Parliament every five years. !! More Information There might be more information for this subject on one of the following: [{ReferringPagesPlugin before='*' after='\n' }] ---- * [#1] - [Personal_Information_Protection_and_Electronic_Documents_Act|Wikipedia:Personal_Information_Protection_and_Electronic_Documents_Act|target='_blank'] - based on information obtained 2016-07-27-