What legislation governs the use of video surveillance in private security?

The correct choice is the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). This legislation is paramount in governing how private sector organizations, including private security, collect, use, and disclose personal information during the course of commercial activities. PIPEDA sets the ground rules for the management of personal data, ensuring that individuals have certain rights regarding their information, including the right to know how their personal information is being used and the ability to access their data.

In the context of video surveillance, PIPEDA mandates that any collection of personal information through such means must be conducted in a manner that is reasonably necessary for the identified purpose. This means that private security agencies must consider individuals' privacy rights and inform them about the use of surveillance where applicable, ensuring compliance with the principles of accountability and transparency outlined in the act.

Other options do not provide the specific framework necessary for regulating video surveillance in the private sector. For instance, the Canadian Security Act primarily addresses national security matters and does not focus specifically on private security practices concerning data and privacy. The Privacy Protection Act, while relevant, may refer to provincial or specific contexts that do not encompass the entirety of private sector surveillance. The Data Protection Act, applicable more broadly in other jurisdictions, does not pertain specifically