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NunavutUpdated April 2026

Privacy Rights in Nunavut

Nunavut's ATIPP covers territorial public bodies and health information. The Information and Privacy Commissioner's office is shared with the Northwest Territories.

TL;DR

In Nunavut, PIPEDA covers private-sector privacy. The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP) covers the Government of Nunavut, public bodies, and provides health information privacy rules. The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Nunavut investigates complaints.

Statutes in Nunavut

Nunavut's framework is similar to the NWT:

  • PIPEDA for private-sector organizations.
  • ATIPP Nunavut for the Government of Nunavut and public bodies, which also provides health information privacy protections.

The Commissioner's role

The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Nunavut (shared office with the NWT) investigates complaints under ATIPP and can make recommendations.

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