The Canadian Privacy Commissioner, Jennifer Stoddart, wants more power. In her annual report to Parliament today she promised that her office will ride into battle with a flaming sword of justice.
“We are considering seeking amendments that would give the privacy commissioner the discretion to visit private sector entities and review their privacy management framework and practices,” said the report, adding that this power could be used “even when a privacy breach has not become public.”
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) has no teeth. Stoddart is looking to change that perception.
So, now where will I get my random faxes from chartered financial institutions? 
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