B.C.’s Privacy Commissioner, Elizabeth Denham, has just released Privacy Guidelines for Landlords and Tenants.
In B.C., landlords and property managers acting on their behalf must comply with B.C.’s Personal Information Protection Act (“B.C.’s PIPA”). The guidelines are intended to assist landlords and property managers in discharging their duties under B.C.’s Residential Tenancy Act in a manner that respects the privacy of tenants and promotes transparency in the operation of landlord and tenant relationships.
Despite the B.C. focus, landlords and property managers in other jurisdictions would be well-served by reading the guidelines – especially given that B.C.’s PIPA is “substantially similar” to PIPEDA.
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