Canadian compliance frameworks we support
From federal privacy laws to international security standards, CanCertify guides you through the certifications that matter for your business.
PIPEDA
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
Who needs it: Any business that collects, uses, or discloses personal information in the course of commercial activities.
Key Requirements
- Designate a privacy officer
- Obtain meaningful consent for data collection
- Limit collection to necessary purposes
- Implement safeguards for personal information
- Provide access to personal information on request
- Maintain a data breach response plan
Quebec Law 25
Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector
Who needs it: Any business operating in Quebec or handling personal information of Quebec residents.
Key Requirements
- Appoint a privacy officer (published on website)
- Conduct privacy impact assessments
- Implement consent management
- Maintain a privacy incident registry
- Publish privacy policies in French
- Enable data portability rights
CyberSecure Canada
CyberSecure Canada Certification Program
Who needs it: Small and medium-sized businesses wanting to demonstrate cybersecurity readiness, especially for government contracts.
Key Requirements
- Develop an incident response plan
- Patch operating systems and applications
- Implement multi-factor authentication
- Secure cloud and outsourced IT services
- Enable secure remote access
- Train employees on cybersecurity awareness
SOC 2
System and Organization Controls 2
Who needs it: SaaS companies, tech firms, and service providers whose clients require proof of security controls.
Key Requirements
- Implement access controls and authentication
- Establish change management processes
- Conduct risk assessments regularly
- Monitor system operations continuously
- Implement incident response procedures
- Maintain vendor management program
ISO 27001
Information Security Management System
Who needs it: Organizations seeking internationally recognized information security certification for enterprise clients or global operations.
Key Requirements
- Establish an ISMS (Information Security Management System)
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessment
- Implement 93 security controls (Annex A)
- Document policies and procedures
- Conduct internal audits
- Achieve certification through accredited body
PCI DSS
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
Who needs it: Any business that accepts, processes, stores, or transmits credit card data.
Key Requirements
- Install and maintain network security controls
- Protect stored account data with encryption
- Implement strong access control measures
- Monitor and test networks regularly
- Maintain an information security policy
- Restrict physical access to cardholder data
Coming Soon
ISO 22301
Business Continuity
PHIPA
Ontario Health Privacy
NIST CSF
Cybersecurity Framework
CCPA/CPRA
California Privacy
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