The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada published guidance for manufacturers of Internet of Things devices. The OPC explains the guidance is specific to companies that "produce, design or are tasked with ensuring legal compliance for devices with embedded sensors that collect personal information." The guidance explains privacy principles that should be followed and considered when developing IoT products, includes necessary measures for compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, and provides a compliance checklist.
OPC: Privacy guidance for manufacturers of Internet of Things devices
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