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What is a difference between the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the Personal Information Privacy Act (PIPA) of both Alberta and British Columbia?
Suggested Answer: B
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34 comments · newest first
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Coletta
11 months ago
So, does that mean PIPEDA is always better?
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Laticia
11 months ago
The enforcement powers are definitely different, good point!
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Helaine
12 months ago
Wait, I thought PIPA was more strict than PIPEDA?
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Hailey
12 months ago
Totally agree, PIPEDA has a broader scope!
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Florencia
1 year ago
PIPEDA covers federal and inter-provincial stuff, while PIPA is for private orgs.
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Raylene
1 year ago
I’m confused about the roles of the privacy commissioner and ombudsman; I thought they were both similar in function but might have different scopes.
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Allene
1 year ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think the enforcement powers under PIPEDA are indeed stronger than those under PIPA.
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Diego
1 year ago
I remember that PIPEDA has a federal privacy commissioner, but I can't recall if PIPA has a different oversight structure.
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Chaya
1 year ago
I think PIPEDA is more focused on federal organizations, while PIPA is for provincial ones, but I'm not entirely sure about the specifics.
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Paz
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not super familiar with the details of these privacy acts. I'll need to think it through step-by-step and try to eliminate the options that don't seem quite right.
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Odelia
1 year ago
Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I'll start by identifying the core purpose and scope of each law, then look for the key differences in how they are enforced and overseen.
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Walker
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the differences between these two privacy laws. I'll need to carefully read through the options and see if I can spot the main distinction.
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Wilburn
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, I think I can handle it. I'll need to focus on the key differences between the federal PIPEDA and the provincial PIPA laws.
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Osvaldo
1 year ago
This seems straightforward enough. I'll review the code snippets and try to determine which one is responsible for updating the configuration on the Cisco router.
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Lindsay
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused about this one. I know property values can be inherited, but I'm not sure if they can always be changed or if we have to manually enter them. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Janae
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key concepts before selecting an answer.
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Twila
1 year ago
I vaguely remember we discussed the importance of keeping LDP sessions stable, especially when dealing with flapping links, but I'm torn between options B and C.
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Marquetta
1 year ago
Wait, there are actually people who care about the difference between PIPEDA and PIPA? I thought those were just made-up acronyms to confuse us all!
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Buffy
2 years ago
Ah, the age-old battle between federal and provincial privacy laws. Option C is the way to go, though I hear the PIPA people use carrier pigeons to communicate.
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Micaela
1 year ago
Ah, carrier pigeons, that's an interesting way to communicate!
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Valentin
1 year ago
B) The enforcement powers of the federal Privacy Commissioner of Canada under PIPEDA are greater than those of the provincial privacy commissioners under PIPA.
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Antonio
1 year ago
A) PIPEDA applies to federal undertakings and to inter-provincial organizations engaged in commercial activities; PIPA applies to private organizations.
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Rory
2 years ago
Hah, I bet the person in charge of PIPA is just a disgruntled bureaucrat with a fancy title. Give me PIPEDA any day!
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Ronny
1 year ago
C) PIPEDA applies to federal undertakings and to inter-provincial organizations engaged in commercial activities; PIPA applies to private organizations.
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Vanna
1 year ago
Hah, I bet the person in charge of PIPA is just a disgruntled bureaucrat with a fancy title. Give me PIPEDA any day!
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Robt
1 year ago
B) The enforcement powers of the federal Privacy Commissioner of Canada under PIPEDA are greater than those of the provincial privacy commissioners under PIPA.
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Dominga
1 year ago
A) PIPEDA applies to personal information about individuals employed by government institutions; PIPA applies to personal information about individuals employed by public-sector organizations within the provinces.
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Chaya
2 years ago
B) The enforcement powers of the federal Privacy Commissioner of Canada under PIPEDA are greater than those of the provincial privacy commissioners under PIPA.
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Rebbecca
2 years ago
A) PIPEDA applies to personal information about individuals employed by government institutions; PIPA applies to personal information about individuals employed by public-sector organizations within the provinces.
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Chanel
2 years ago
I'm torn between B and C, but I think C is the right answer. The enforcement powers are different, but the key distinction is the scope of the acts.
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Kenneth
2 years ago
Option C seems to be the correct answer. PIPEDA and PIPA have different jurisdictions - PIPEDA covers federal and inter-provincial organizations, while PIPA covers provincial private organizations.
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Basilia
2 years ago
I believe PIPEDA also has a broader scope, applying to federal undertakings and inter-provincial organizations.
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Santos
2 years ago
I agree with you, Santos. PIPEDA gives the federal Privacy Commissioner more authority compared to the provincial privacy commissioners.
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Franchesca
2 years ago
I think the main difference is in the enforcement powers of the Privacy Commissioner.