BC Transborder Data Storage - Is Consent Feasible?

Steve Hart — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:10:57 -0800

British Columbia FOIPPA Consent Option

Cloud Computing and the British Columbia Privacy Act

Steve Hart — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:28:53 -0800

2004 Amendments to the BC Privacy Act

In 2004 the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act was amended in response to the USA Patriot Act. One of the key amendments prohibits the storage of personal information outside of Canada (unless certain criteria are met). The legislation states:

30.1 A public body must ensure that personal information in its custody or under its control is stored only in Canada and accessed only in Canada, unless one of the following applies:

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BC Transborder Data Storage - Is Consent Feasible?

Cloud Computing and the British Columbia Privacy Act