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A BC-based security company needs to collect personal information from individuals applying for security guard positions, including criminal record checks. Which of the following is the most appropriate primary piece of legislation governing this data collection?

For private-sector organizations operating wholly within British Columbia, the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information is primarily governed by

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Question: A BC-based security company needs to collect personal information from individuals applying for security guard positions, including criminal record checks. Which of the following is the most appropriate primary piece of legislation governing this data collection?

Answer options: ✅ Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA BC)

  • Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA BC)
  • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Criminal Code of Canada

Correct answer: Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA BC)

Explanation: For private-sector organizations operating wholly within British Columbia, the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information is primarily governed by the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA BC). PIPEDA would apply if the company operates federally or across provincial borders for certain aspects. FIPPA applies to public bodies.

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