BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association
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What are the Tenant Rights and Landlord Obligations in BC?
The Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has provided guidance about privacy concerns between landlords and tenants in British Columbia. Simply put, landlords must comply with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Anyone offering rent—whether it is a secondary suite, condo, or apartment—is subject to the rules of PIPA. The rules of PIPA apply to landlords before, during, and after rent.
If you are concerned about the misuse of personal information, you may wish to file a complaint with the OIPC. You may also have recourse through dispute resolution with the Residential Tenancy Branch.
For more information about filling complaints to the OIPC, please visit our complaint and review mechanism resource.
Updated 2024.07. 27
These pages were last updated and reviewed in the summer of 2024.
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