Privacy
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Sunday, March 16th, 2008Privacy has become a buzz word in the 21st century, with many nations throughout the world enacting legislation aimed at “privacy.” Individuals have become more concerned about it after being besieged by the media, warning them to be careful about their privacy.
Most of these warnings are good, of course. However, misinformation abounds! I had a […]
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Saturday, March 15th, 2008An Act to support and promote electronic commerce by protecting personal information that is collected, used or disclosed in certain circumstances, by providing for the use of electronic means to communicate or record information or transactions and by amending the Canada Evidence Act, the Statutory Instruments Act and the Statute Revision Act.
Link to: http://www.privcom.gc.ca/legislation/02_06_01_01_e.asp
Australian Federal Privacy Law
Saturday, March 15th, 2008This page consolidates the legislation, regulations, codes, determinations and guidelines which affect private sector business, health service providers and Commonwealth and ACT government agencies.
Link to: http://www.privacy.gov.au/act/index.html
Personal Information Protection Act
Saturday, March 15th, 2008Information on the Personal Information Protection Act, British Columbia, Canada
Link to: http://www.mser.gov.bc.ca/privacyaccess/Privacy/
Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (USA)
Saturday, March 15th, 2008The full version of the act.
Link to: http://www.ftc.gov/ogc/coppa1.htm
California Privacy Legislation
Saturday, March 15th, 2008From the Office or Privacy Protection in the State of California.
Link to: http://www.privacy.ca.gov/califlegis.htm