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Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), what is generally required before a security agency can collect an individual's personal information?

PIPEDA Principle 3, which is related to consent, states that an individual's knowledge and consent are required for the collection, use, or disclosure of person

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Question: Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), what is generally required before a security agency can collect an individual's personal information?

Answer options: ✅ Informed consent from the individual, unless a legal exception applies.

  • A warrant issued by a judge.
  • Authorization from law enforcement at any time.
  • Confirmation that the information is publicly available.

Correct answer: Informed consent from the individual, unless a legal exception applies.

Explanation: PIPEDA Principle 3, which is related to consent, states that an individual's knowledge and consent are required for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information unless inappropriate. Security agencies must obtain informed consent before collecting personal information, with specific exceptions outlined in the Act.

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