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A security company experiences a significant data breach involving personal information collected from its clients. The breach compromises sensitive employee data. Under PIPEDA, to whom must this breach of safeguards be reported?

Section 10.1 of PIPEDA requires organizations to report certain breaches of security safeguards to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

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Question: A security company experiences a significant data breach involving personal information collected from its clients. The breach compromises sensitive employee data. Under PIPEDA, to whom must this breach of safeguards be reported?

Answer options:

  • Local police department.
  • The affected individuals only. ✅ The Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
  • Industry Canada.

Correct answer: The Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

Explanation: Section 10.1 of PIPEDA requires organizations to report certain breaches of security safeguards to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

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