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Sunday, May 12, 2002

Canadian Privacy Act Implications GigaLaw.com: What the Canadian Privacy Act Means for U.S. Companies. This article was originally published on GigaLaw.com in February 2001 Summary: The Canadian Privacy Act has immediate implications for how U.S. companies can collect, use and disclose personal information online. Private sector organizations covered by the Act must follow the 10 principles of Fair Information Practices established in Canada as a nationwide code for the protection of personal information. This article explains what U.S. businesses need to know about the Canadian Privacy Act. Contents: This article contains the following headings: Introduction Implications for U.S. Companies Immediate Obligations Treatment of Employee Data Early Enforcement Priorities Prompt Review of Existing Arrangements Prudent A Brief Summary of the Canadian Privacy Act Coverage Exceptions Canada's 10 Fair Information Practices Effective Date, Enforcement and Long-Term Impact [Privacy Digest] Your Thoughts? [] Related Info?.

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