In Canada, organizations that collect or use personal information in the course of commercial activity must comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). For many, meeting these obligations can feel complex. With the right governance, policies, and technology, compliance becomes manageable.
At Borealis, privacy is part of our foundation. Our platform and practices are designed to help clients meet PIPEDA’s requirements while building stakeholder trust. Below, we outline what PIPEDA demands and how Borealis supports you in operationalizing those principles.
Why PIPEDA matters
It’s the law. Organizations must protect personal information or face regulatory investigations, fines, and reputational harm.
It’s comprehensive. PIPEDA sets out principles covering consent, accountability, accuracy, safeguards, and more.
It’s evolving. New laws such as Quebec’s Law 25 demonstrate a growing trend toward stricter privacy regimes. Organizations need solutions that keep pace.
In short: Compliance isn’t just about avoiding penalties. It’s about demonstrating accountability and earning stakeholder trust.
How Borealis supports PIPEDA principles
Principle
What it means for you
How Borealis helps
Accountability
Identifying purposes / limiting collection & use
Consent & transparency
Accuracy & access / correction
Safeguards / security
Openness
Retention & disposal
Challenging compliance
Extra layers of protection
Beyond the principles, Borealis provides added safeguards to give clients confidence in their compliance posture:
- Vendor and third-party oversight: We require equivalent privacy and security commitments from our partners.
- Data residency: Canadian data can remain in Canada. We also offer regional hosting for international clients.
- Incident readiness: Continuous monitoring, detailed logging, and breach notification protocols aligned with PIPEDA’s reporting requirements.
Questions to ask any SaaS provider
When evaluating platforms, it helps to ask:
- Where will my data be stored, and who controls it?
- What encryption and security safeguards are in place?
- Can I generate audit logs and restrict access by role?
- How does the provider handle breach notifications?
- How can I fulfill access, correction, or deletion requests for stakeholders?
Borealis is designed to help you answer each of these questions with confidence.
