Canada: Office of the Privacy Commissioner released guidance for reporting entities on submitting codes of practice under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act

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Office of the Privacy Commissioner released guidance for reporting entities on submitting codes of practice under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act

On 9 July 2026, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) published guidance for reporting entities on submitting codes of practice for sharing personal information to detect or deter money laundering, terrorist activity financing, and …

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

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2026-07-09
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On 9 July 2026, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) published guidance for repor…