QuestionQ16

Enforcement Agencies and Powers

What conclusion can be drawn from the Blood Tribe case about the Privacy Commissioner's access to information?

Explanation

Solicitor-client privilege cannot be displaced without clear statutory language. Under PIPEDA, the Privacy Commissioner cannot compel production of solicitor-client privileged records, but an organization can be required to provide adequate affidavit evidence to substantiate its privilege claim.

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