Not yet in force. Proposed — not yet in force. Bill C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022) was still before Parliament as of 2025. Check current bill status ->
Federal (Canada)Private sector
CPPA - Consumer Privacy Protection Act
Proposed replacement for PIPEDA. Would introduce stronger consent requirements, expanded individual rights (including a right to disposal and algorithmic transparency), a new Privacy Tribunal, and substantially higher administrative monetary penalties. Part of Bill C-27.
Who it applies to
Private-sector organizations subject to federal jurisdiction — intended to replace PIPEDA for commercial activity.
Common issues and topics
consent reformright to erasure and disposalalgorithmic transparencysensitive information categoriesde-identification standardsadministrative monetary penalties

