Canada's Privacy Commissioner Issues Biometric Guidance For The Private Sector

The rise of biometric technologies has ushered in a new era of convenience and security. But with that innovation comes heightened privacy risk. Recognizing the sensitivity of biometric data, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has released new guidance under the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), providing clarity for private-sector organizations. At the same time, Québec's Commission d'accès à l'information (CAI) continues to enforce its own more prescriptive rules. For businesses operating across Canada, understanding and reconciling these regimes may be increasingly important.

Quick Hits

• The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has published guidance on the processing of biometric information under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).