Currently, PIPEDA is based in large part on the concept that information is to be collected and used with the consent of the individual to whom it pertains, and that deals with a private organization. That concept is not defined; nevertheless, it has been the subject of many investigations and pronouncements by the office.
We think that the proposed definition of consent would be useful. It may not be absolutely necessary; we already have a concept that is workable, but I think it would be useful to further clarify that consent is to be evaluated from the perspective of the person whose consent is invoked. Organizations would be asked to put themselves in the shoes of the various clientele from whom they are collecting information so that consent is as meaningful as possible.
That would be useful.