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Canada Introduces Privacy Breach Risk Tool

March 31, 2025
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Canada has introduced an online tool to help businesses and federal institutions assess the risk of harm after a privacy breach. The Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Philippe Dufresne, launched the privacy breach risk self-assessment tool to guide organizations through assessing breaches. This tool helps determine if a breach could cause significant harm to individuals by evaluating the sensitivity of personal data and its potential misuse. It assists organizations in deciding their next steps, including notifying affected individuals, following a privacy breach.

Under Canada’s federal privacy law, organizations subject to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) must report breaches posing a real risk of harm. They must notify both the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the affected individuals. Real risks of harm can include financial loss, identity theft, damage to reputation, or loss of employment, among others. Organizations must assess both the sensitivity of the exposed data and the likelihood it will be misused to determine the risk level.

Sensitive personal information, like health and financial data, is at high risk during a breach. Breaches often occur through identity theft, hacking, or other unauthorized access, which can be accidental or deliberate. The self-assessment tool aims to assist organizations in understanding the potential consequences of the data breach, considering these various risks. Organizations using this tool can be more proactive in preventing or minimizing harm to affected individuals following a breach.

By offering this online tool, the Canadian government aims to support businesses and federal institutions in managing privacy breaches effectively. The tool simplifies the process by providing a clear framework for evaluating breaches. It enables quicker decision-making regarding whether to notify individuals and report the incident, ensuring better privacy protection for all parties involved.

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  • Canada Launches Online Tool to Assess Privacy Breach Risk and Protect Individuals
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