The Privacy Commissioner of Canda functions as an independent advocate on behalf of citizens with the power to investigate complaints and present cases to the Federal Court, as well as to research and publish advisory reports on privacy issues.
The Commission’s website, in French and English versions, is simple, well designed and content rich. There are: links on protecting privacy targeted to individuals and businesses; links to full-text documents on privacy legislation; publications; press releases; speeches; fact sheets; Commissioner’s findings; and Provincial/Territorial Privacy Laws.