The Federal Privacy Commissioner has released her PIPEDA annual report. The report indicates that there was 400 complaints, a decline from 723 in 2004. The big question is why – is it a function of greater compliance, consumer frustration with PIPEDA, the availability of provincial privacy laws, or a lack of awareness of PIPEDA to begin with? While there is likely no single reason, it should be the responsibility of the Parliamentary PIPEDA review to search for some answers.
Privacy Commissioner Releases Annual PIPEDA Report
May 30, 2006
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