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Originally Posted by signupdamnit
You probably did break the law. I don't know about Canada but here in the US that would violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and possibly other such laws. Since Canada tends to be better overall about consumer protection and privacy I would be shocked if that weren't illegal there.
IANAL but you should either get one if you have a lot to lose or not respond to her at all further regarding the matter. Anything you say could end up being used against you. I believe here the fine is something like $2,000 with the possibility of more if they can show actual damages.
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don't think so:
The PIPEDA Does NOT apply to
Government institutions to which the Privacy Act applies.
Individuals who collect, use, or disclose personal information for personal purpose and use.
Organizations which collect, use, or disclose personal information only for the purpose of journalist, art or literary.
i suppose someone would take money to argue he isn't an individual and a business.. but for the amount and situation?
massive corporations are doing much, much worse.