Certified Information Privacy Professional – Canada (CIPP/C) — Question 4

Which province requires its government bodies to store and access personal information exclusively in Canada unless additional consent is obtained, or if outside storage is judged necessary?

Answer options

• A. Nova Scotia
• B. Québec.
• C. Ontario.
• D. Alberta.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Québec, which has specific regulations regarding the storage of personal information within its jurisdiction. The other provinces mentioned may have their own guidelines, but they do not impose the same strict requirement to store personal data exclusively in Canada without additional consent.