Learn Canadian Privacy Law
Free, practical guides on PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25, and CASL — written for Canadian business owners, not lawyers. No jargon. No paywalls. Just what you need to know.
Start with the law that applies to you
PIPEDA Complete Guide
Canada's federal private-sector privacy law. Who it applies to, what it requires, the 10 Fair Information Principles, and what happens when you get it wrong.
- Who PIPEDA applies to
- The 10 Fair Information Principles
- Consent requirements
- Breach reporting obligations
- OPC complaints & enforcement
Law 25 Complete Guide
Quebec's Law 25 is stricter than PIPEDA and applies to any business that handles data of Quebec residents — including businesses outside Quebec.
- How Law 25 differs from PIPEDA
- Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)
- Mandatory 72-hr breach reporting to CAI
- Data retention & destruction rules
- Penalties up to 4% of global revenue
CASL Complete Guide
Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation. Every business that sends marketing email to Canadians must comply — and fines reach $10M per violation.
- Express vs. implied consent
- The 2-year implied consent window
- Unsubscribe requirements (10 days)
- CRTC enforcement & $10M fines
- CASL vs. CAN-SPAM vs. GDPR
AI Governance Guide
Govern the AI your organization builds and uses — inventory, risk classification, policies, and accountability. The foundation under ISO 42001, the EU AI Act, and Canada's AIDA.
- What AI governance is (and why now)
- Building an AI system inventory
- Classifying AI risk
- Policies, human oversight & bias testing
- Roles, accountability & the frameworks landscape
EU AI Act Guide
The world's first comprehensive AI law reaches Canadian businesses whose AI outputs touch the EU. Risk tiers, obligations, timelines, and penalties up to €35M.
- Why it applies to Canadian companies
- The four risk tiers
- Provider vs. deployer obligations
- High-risk requirements & FRIA
- Timeline & penalties (up to 7% of turnover)
ISO 42001 Guide
The first certifiable AI management system standard. Build an AIMS, map the Annex A controls, and get certified to prove responsible AI to customers and regulators.
- What an AI management system (AIMS) is
- The Annex SL clause structure
- Annex A controls & impact assessment
- How it maps to ISO 27001 & the EU AI Act
- The certification process
Go deeper with structured learning
From a free PIPEDA foundation to a full Privacy Officer certification. Each course includes quizzes, real Canadian case studies, and a completion certificate.
PIPEDA Fundamentals
Everything you need to know about Canada's federal privacy law. The 10 principles, consent rules, breach notification, individual rights, and real enforcement examples.
7
Modules
2 hours
Duration
Beginner
Level
Provincial Privacy Laws
Deep dive into Law 25 (Quebec), PHIPA (Ontario), PIPA (BC & Alberta), FIPPA, FOIPOP, and all 13 provincial/territorial privacy frameworks.
10
Modules
4 hours
Duration
Intermediate
Level
AI Privacy for Professionals
How to use ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot safely with client data. Real breach cases, anonymization workflows, and building an AI privacy policy.
7
Modules
3 hours
Duration
Intermediate
Level
Privacy Officer Certification
Comprehensive certification covering all 26 Canadian privacy frameworks. Templates, PIAs, breach response plans. Annual renewal. LinkedIn badge included.
15
Modules
10 hours
Duration
Advanced
Level
All courses include a completion certificate · Prices in Canadian dollars · One-time purchase, no subscription required (except Certification)
Canadian privacy law is not optional — and it's not American
Most don't know it until a complaint is filed.
Fines have been issued to Canadian companies of every size.
Miss this window and the fine doubles.
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