Security News > 2020 > November > Canada Proposes Major Fines on Firms That Violate Privacy Laws
2020-11-18 00:30
The government of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday presented a draft law that would impose major fines on companies that violate privacy law by misusing the personal data of their customers.
Trudeau said the new law would stipulate the highest fines imposed among Group of Seven nations for privacy violations.
If the law is adopted, Canadians would henceforth be allowed to request the destruction of their personal data, the government said in a statement.
Canada's privacy commissioner would be able to order a company to stop collecting data or using personal information.
Canadian bank Desjardins saw the personal data of about 4.2 million clients stolen by an employee and given to a third party.