Canadian Privacy Protection Law Comes Into Effect

Spud the Ninja writes: "The CBC is reporting that under the newly enacted Bill C-6: The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, "companies have to ask permission before taking down personal data, they have to tell the client why they need it and who will see it." The Privacy Commissioner of Canada says that "A person is liable to a fine of [...] up to $100,000 for an indictable offence." As this Act is phased in over the next few years, it will bring the rest of Canada up to the level of privacy protection enjoyed only by the residents of Quebec. Spiffy!"