Canadian Privacy Law

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Automatic Compliance Verification

Compliance Checklist — Live Verification

Watch as we verify each compliance requirement in real-time

Express Consent

Users must actively opt-in to cookies

Granular Controls

Users can choose specific cookie categories

Easy Withdrawal

Users can change preferences anytime

Consent Logging

All consent decisions are recorded

Bilingual Support

Available in English and French

Regional Rules

Different rules for different provinces

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Bilingual Banner Support

Bilingual Cookie Banner

English Version

We use cookies to enhance your experience

We use cookies to analyze our traffic and improve your experience. You can choose to accept all cookies or customize your preferences.

Automatically detects user location and shows appropriate language

Consent Flow Comparison

Consent Flow Comparison

See the difference between compliant and non-compliant approaches

Pre-checked Boxes

All cookies are already enabled by default

Forced Acceptance

Users must accept all cookies to use the site

No Granular Control

Users cannot choose specific cookie types

€20M+ Fine Risk

Violates GDPR Article 7 - Invalid consent

Non-Compliant Approach

This approach violates GDPR Article 7 and can result in fines up to €20 million or 4% of annual revenue.

❌ Common Mistakes
  • • Pre-checked consent boxes
  • • "Accept or leave" approach
  • • No granular controls
  • • Hard to find withdrawal option
✅ Best Practices
  • • Clear opt-in required
  • • Granular cookie controls
  • • Easy preference changes
  • • Plain language explanations

Banner Text Examples

Banner Text Comparison

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Legal Jargon

This website utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies in accordance with applicable data protection legislation to enhance user experience and provide personalized content delivery mechanisms.
Why this fails: Too complex and legalistic. Users won't understand what they're agreeing to.

Vague Language

We use cookies to improve your experience. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies.
Why this fails: Doesn't explain what cookies are used for or give users control.

Forced Acceptance

This site uses cookies. You must accept cookies to continue using this website.
Why this fails: Forces acceptance without giving users a real choice.

What Makes Text Bad

• Legal jargon
• Vague purposes
• No user control
❌ Avoid These
  • • "In accordance with applicable legislation"
  • • "By continuing to use this site..."
  • • "We reserve the right to..."
  • • Technical jargon users don't understand
✅ Use These Instead
  • • "We use cookies to..."
  • • "You can choose which cookies..."
  • • "This helps us..."
  • • Simple, friendly language

How We Solve PIPEDA Compliance — 3 Simple Steps

Get your Canadian business compliant in minutes, not months

1

Automatic Detection

Our system automatically detects Canadian visitors and applies the appropriate privacy law (PIPEDA, PIPA-BC, PIPA-AB, Quebec Bill 64).

2

Bilingual Support

Automatically shows English or French banners based on user location and preferences, meeting Quebec's language requirements.

3

Compliance Tracking

Automatically logs all consent decisions and provides audit trails for Privacy Commissioner investigations.

Provincial Privacy Laws in Canada

Some provinces have their own privacy legislation that may be more stringent than PIPEDA

British Columbia (PIPA-BC)

  • • Applies to private sector organizations in BC
  • • Similar to PIPEDA but with some differences
  • • More specific requirements for consent
  • • Stricter enforcement by BC Privacy Commissioner

Alberta (PIPA-AB)

  • • Applies to private sector organizations in Alberta
  • • Generally similar to PIPEDA
  • • Some additional requirements for data breach notification
  • • Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner oversight

Quebec (Bill 64)

  • • Modernized Quebec privacy law
  • • More similar to GDPR requirements
  • • Explicit consent requirements
  • • Higher penalties for violations

Federal Government (Privacy Act)

  • • Applies to federal government institutions
  • • Different from PIPEDA
  • • Privacy Commissioner of Canada oversight
  • • Separate from private sector requirements

PIPEDA Cookie Consent Requirements

Understanding what's required for cookie compliance under Canadian law

Notice Requirements

Under PIPEDA, you must provide clear notice about cookie collection:

  • What cookies are being collected
  • Why cookies are being collected
  • How cookies will be used
  • Who will have access to the information
  • How long cookies will be stored

Consent Types

Implied Consent (Acceptable for)

  • Basic website functionality cookies
  • Analytics cookies (with clear notice)
  • Non-sensitive personal information
  • Obvious and reasonable purposes

Explicit Consent (Required for)

  • Sensitive personal information
  • Marketing/advertising cookies
  • Third-party tracking
  • Data sharing with third parties

Opt-Out Mechanism

PIPEDA requires that users can opt-out of cookie collection:

  • Provide clear opt-out instructions
  • Make opt-out as easy as opt-in
  • Honor opt-out requests promptly
  • Don't penalize users for opting out
  • Allow granular opt-out by cookie category

Privacy Policy Requirements

Your privacy policy must include specific cookie information:

  • Complete list of cookies used
  • Purpose and legal basis for each cookie
  • Cookie retention periods
  • Third-party cookie information
  • User rights and how to exercise them
  • Contact information for privacy inquiries

PIPEDA Cookie Implementation Guide

Step-by-step guide to implementing PIPEDA-compliant cookie consent

1Cookie Audit

Conduct a comprehensive audit of all cookies on your website:

  • Identify all first-party and third-party cookies
  • Categorize cookies by purpose (necessary, analytics, marketing)
  • Document data collection practices
  • Assess sensitivity of information collected

2Notice Implementation

Implement clear notice about cookie collection:

  • Add cookie notice to your website
  • Update privacy policy with cookie details
  • Provide accessible cookie information
  • Use plain language, not legal jargon

3Consent Management

Set up appropriate consent mechanisms:

  • Implied consent for non-sensitive cookies
  • Explicit consent for marketing/sensitive cookies
  • Clear opt-out mechanisms
  • Granular consent options where appropriate

4Ongoing Compliance

Maintain ongoing compliance:

  • Regular cookie audits
  • Update notices when practices change
  • Train staff on privacy requirements
  • Monitor for compliance violations

PIPEDA Enforcement and Penalties

Understanding the consequences of non-compliance

Privacy Commissioner Powers

  • Investigate complaints and initiate investigations
  • Issue compliance orders
  • Recommend corrective measures
  • Public naming and shaming
  • Court applications for enforcement

Penalties and Consequences

Administrative Penalties

Up to $100,000 CAD

For violations of PIPEDA

Reputational Damage

Significant

Public naming, media coverage

Legal Costs

High

Compliance orders, court proceedings

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