Information Privacy

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Information Privacy

In the electronic age, raw data has become a valuable commodity—and the protection of personal information has become increasingly important to our sense of privacy.

This section explains how new technologies have created challenges for the protection of personal information, and provides an overview of the ways in which online marketing affects children's privacy. It also provides information about Canadian and international guidelines that address the collection, use and disclosure of personal information.

Why is Information Privacy an Issue?

Outlines concerns about how the government and the corporate sector collect information.

How Information Privacy is Compromised

Explains the most common ways that information is collected from people online.

Information Privacy and Children

How online marketers target children.

Canadian Privacy Legislation

Outlines the legislation that applies to the government and to companies that collect personal information.

Canadian Voluntary Privacy Codes

Explains the various voluntary codes that Canadian businesses follow in collecting personal information.

U.S. Legislation

Discusses U.S. legislation that protects personal privacy and the privacy of children online.

International Guidelines

A discussion of the guidelines in place to protect the international exchange of personal information.