The provincial Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) came into effect January 1, 2004. All businesses are subject to PIPA, which regulates access to, and the collection, use, disclosure and protection of personal information.
If a business or individual contravenes PIPA it may lead to being convicted of an offence under the Act. If convicted, fines are up to $10,000 for individuals and up to $100,000 for organizations. The rules within the legislation are the minimum requirement of businesses.
Log in with your CFIB ID and password to find out information on:
The attached document will provide you information on
- What is personal information?
- What the Act covers
- What the Act doesn’t cover
- Compliance tips
- Where to get more information
Download: CFIB - Guidelines for Alberta Businesses
If you have any questions please contact Business Resources at 1 888 234-2232.