Canada: OPC and OIPC BC investigation into Certn (Canada) Inc. over background screening practices
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
04 Jun 2024 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Canada
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Announced OPC and OIPC BC investigation into Certn (Canada) Inc. over background screening practices
On 4 June 2024, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) and the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (OIPC BC) announced a joint investigation into Certn (Canada) Inc., a company providing online and automated background check …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority