Privacy in the News

Canada badly needs a national standard
by Michael Geist
Toronto Star
February 2, 2004

Lawyers weigh privacy act - Will affect information collection, sharing
Globe and Mail
January 26, 2004

New law protects privacy; Businesses can't sell customer lists containing specific personal information
Hamilton Spectator
January 03, 2004

Privacy headache could pay off for businesses
Kitchener Waterloo Record
January 03, 2004

Privacy law hits most businesses; Video stores, charities, accounting firms forced to comply with new federal rules
Kitchener Waterloo Record
January 02, 2004

Businesses that collect and use personal information for commercial activities must now comply with a new federal privacy
Toronto Star
January 01, 2004

Many small firms not ready for privacy rules
Globe & Mail
January 01, 2004

Rethinking their records; Business owners may scramble to comply
The Halifax Daily News
December 31, 2003

'This is the big kahuna': As of tomorrow, even the corner video store must take care how it collects, uses and discloses your personal information
The Ottawa Citizen
December 31, 2003

Data mine: final phase of new federal privacy law takes effect with new year (Privacy)
Toronto Star
December 31, 2003

Act's obligations set out in privacy principles
Winnipeg Free Press
November 25 2003

Not-For-Profits Ruled By Privacy Law, Too
The London Free Press
November 24, 2003

Canada's Chartered Accountants release practical guide to help consumers protect their money, privacy, and fight identity theft
Canada NewsWire
August 7, 2003

Privacy a quaint concept
The Gazette
July 31, 2003

Privacy clock closer to midnight
ComputerWorld Canada
July 25, 2003

Alberta - New PIPA team leader announced
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta
July 23, 2003

Privacy gets push from provinces
ITWorld Canada
July 16, 2003

CICA releases best-practices to help businesses address new privacy legislation
Canada NewsWire
July 15, 2003

Security: As much about people and places as software
Silicon.com
July 15, 2003

Canadian Internet users more concerned about Internet security (PDF)
Ipsos-Reid
July 13, 2003

Canadian Standards Association offers PIPEDA primer
ITBusiness.ca
July 7, 2003

CICA to be small firms' privacy aide
Globe and Mail
June 30, 2003

Identity theft worries: Half of Canadians using debit and credit cards are concerned (PDF)
Ipsos-Reid
June 27, 2003

Does privacy pay?
Computer World
June 17, 2003

Privacy laws demand records management
Computing Canada
June 6, 2003

Privacy on the Web - today's new pain point
ITBusiness.ca
May 28, 2003

Companies need policies on privacy in business
London Free Press
May 23, 2003

Canada's Chartered Accountants release privacy resource package; urge businesses to begin preparing for privacy legislation requirements
Canada NewsWire
May 21, 2003

A privacy lesson
ITBusiness.ca
May 2, 2003

In e-business, what you don't know can hurt you
Canadian Bankers Association
May 2, 2003

CATA prepares for 2004 privacy legislation
ITBusiness.ca
April 30, 2003

CATA enlists law firm to bolster personal info law
ITWorld Canada
April 25, 2003

First comes privacy, then trust
BizReport
Feb. 20, 2003

Complying with PIPEDA
Computerworld Canada
January 29, 2002

EU recognizes Canadian legislated privacy protection
Industry Canada News Release
Jan. 14, 2002

Complying with PIPEDA
ComputerWorld Canada
Jan. 11, 2002

Prepare to surrender your data
ComputerWorld Canada
Nov. 1, 2001

Report: E-Biz needs to foster online privacy
E-Commerce Times
July 11, 2001

Privacy policies critical to online consumers
CNEWS Tech News
March 1, 2001