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Canada × Technology, Data & Cyber

Technology, Data & Cyber in Canada

Data, cyber and technology rules for running a digital business internationally. In Canada, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.

Who handles this work

On request

WONE Global can find the right Technology, Data & Cyber professional in Canada for you.

No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.

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Canada at a glanceNorth America

Toronto · Tuesday 3 November

13:57

Local time

Currency
CAD
Working week
Monday – Friday
Dialling code
+1
Region
North America
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What the rules say in Canada

Technology, Data & Cyber, the essentials

From the Canada market guide: the points that matter most for technology, data & cyber, each with the source it was checked against.

Essentials guide · Source-checked research98% of statements checked against a source48 checked against an official source1 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-19Not yet professionally reviewed

  • PIPEDA, the federal private-sector privacy law, applies to every organisation's collection, use and disclosure of personal information in the course of commercial activities, and to employee information of federal works, undertakings or businesses.

    Federal. Provinces with substantially similar private-sector laws (the OPC names none on the pages read) may displace PIPEDA for intra-provincial activity.Department of Justice Canada (Justice Laws) · checked 2026-10-19
  • An organisation subject to PIPEDA must report to the Privacy Commissioner any breach of security safeguards involving personal information under its control where it is reasonable to believe the breach creates a real risk of significant harm, and must notify affected individuals as soon as feasible.

    Federal (PIPEDA and the Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations). Real risk of significant harm depends on sensitivity and probability of misuse.Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada · checked 2026-10-19
  • Organisations must keep a record of every breach of security safeguards, whether or not it creates a real risk of significant harm, for two years, and the Privacy Commissioner may request those records.

    Federal (PIPEDA). Other laws may require longer retention.Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada · checked 2026-10-19
  • PIPEDA does not prohibit transfers of personal information outside Canada, but the transferring organisation remains responsible and must use contractual or other means to ensure comparable protection while a third party, including one outside Canada, processes the information.

    Federal (PIPEDA Principle 4.1.3). OPC guidance on third-party service providers issued 10 September 2026.Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada · checked 2026-10-19

Read the full guide: Data protection, cyber security and e-invoicing

Scope

What the service covers here

  1. 01Map technology and data flows
  2. 02Identify privacy, cybersecurity and localisation requirements
  3. 03Review technology contracts and vendor dependencies
  4. 04Coordinate practical compliance across relevant markets

Key questions

What we will work through with you

  • What needs to be decided before technology, data & cyber work starts?
  • Who is professionally responsible in each country?
  • Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
  • What information and decisions are needed from the business?

If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.

WONE Global Partners in Canada

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No named lead for Technology, Data & Cyber yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in Canada and can bring the right local colleague in.

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