Prince Edward Island

 
OVERVIEW No private sector legislation.
ENACTED 2001
GENERAL PRIVACY LAWS Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Pursuant to the Act, all public bodies are obliged to adopt a policy of accountability, openness and transparency, and to provide a right of access to information, with limited exceptions. They are also obliged to ensure the protection of an individual's personal privacy.

TYPE OF DATA PROTECTED Personal Information.
WORKPLACE PRIVACY LAWS N/A
TRANSBORDER TRANSFERS N/A
FINES AND SANCTIONS N/A
OTHER PRIVACY LAWS AND REGULATIONS Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (2001)