Privacy for Adjusters - Part 2

Understanding the Act is less complicated than actually applying it to business situations. There are numerous applications that are based on judgment and good sense as opposed to a specific formula. Interpretive situations cannot be standardized. In addition to PIPEDA itself there are factors to consider as a result of interaction other Canadian privacy laws such as the various provincial acts and the Freedom of Information Act. The most practical approach to understanding PIPEDA and its relationship to other applicable legislation is to break it down into segments. This segment is limited to the Ten Principles, which are spelled out in PIPEDA but also the cornerstone of all Canadian privacy laws.

The following is an explanation of each of the principles including their application to claims.