Bill C-11 And Startups: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly (Video)

If your startup operates in Canada and deals with data that may include personal information, then you are familiar with PIPEDA¹. Recently, the federal government introduced its long awaited privacy reform bill—Bill C-11—which overhauls PIPEDA by creating a modern and responsive law. It gives Canadians more control over their personal information and provides innovative businesses with clarity on their obligations. In this article and companion video featuring members of our Privacy and Emerging Companies and VC practices, we explore the implications of the proposed reform for emerging and high growth technology and digital companies.

What you need to know

• Bill C-11 proposes to replace PIPEDA with the Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA) and create a new administrative tribunal, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal. It is unlikely that the proposed requirements under CPPA would come into effect before the end of 2022; however, as a founder