Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (S.C. 2000, c. 5)

Marginal note:Not competent witness

21 The Commissioner or person acting on behalf or under the direction of the Commissioner is not a competent witness in respect of any matter that comes to their knowledge as a result of the performance or exercise of any of the Commissioner’s duties or powers under this Part in any proceeding other than

• (a) a prosecution for an offence under section 28;

• (b) a prosecution for an offence under section 132 of the Criminal Code (perjury) in respect of a statement made under this Part;

• (c) a hearing before the Court under this Part; or

• (d) an appeal from a decision of the Court.