The provincial government is open to exploring changes to privacy laws after a number of people complained about Newfoundland Power using their information without consent. Justice Minister Andrew Parsons says he is open to exploring amendments to privacy legislation following several recent complaints about Newfoundland Power. The couple's landlord disclosed the names of her tenants to Newfoundland Power without their consent, Underhill said. Under the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), an organization is required to have consent before disclosing or using personal information. Newfoundland Power said its regulations have the force of law and were approved by the Public Utilities Board.

Source: CBC News November 08, 2017 11:26 UTC