In Canada, data breach notification laws are governed by the Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), which regulates personal data handling during commercial transactions. A data breach is defined as the unauthorized disclosure of personal information to third parties, often occurring during cyberattacks or internal unauthorized access. PIPEDA specifies what constitutes personal information, which includes names, financial and medical details, Social Insurance Numbers, and various identification records. The unauthorized disclosure of any listed information triggers notification laws under PIPEDA.
Data breach notification law in Canada is governed by the Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), which regulates personal information during commercial transactions.
A data breach occurs when personal information is disclosed to unauthorized third parties, typically during a cyberattack or by an unauthorized member of an organization.
PIPEDA defines personal information to include name, age, marital status, financial details, medical history, educational history, and various identification numbers.
The unauthorized disclosure of personal information such as Social Insurance Numbers or credit records will trigger data breach notification laws.
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