[News](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research?field_article_type=24) # Payments Canada’s response to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s consultation on transfers for processing September 6, 2019 Payments Canada has responded to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s [transfers for processing](https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/about-the-opc/what-we-do/consultations/consultation-on-transfers-for-processing/) consultation paper. The consultation invited stakeholder views on both current and future law with respect to privacy protection in the context of transfers for processing, including cross border transfers. In its response, Payments Canada details its concerns to OPC’s proposed policy position, noting the significant impacts on the payments industry that the proposed changes could have, including adding significant and unnecessary complications. [Read the full response.](/sites/default/files/2022-08/PaymentsCanada_2019ResponseToOPCSConsultation_En.pdf) Payments Canada is pleased to be part of the OPC’s review of transfers under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Maintaining trust and confidence in Canada’s payment systems is of paramount importance to Payments Canada and its member financial institutions. This response is especially timely as the Modernization initiative, which will help drive payments innovation and competition in a safe, secure and sound environment, advances. [Return to newsroom](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research) ## Keep reading [ ![placeholder.png](/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/placeholder.png?h=5dafd208&itok=qKDbzxAp) News October 1, 2026 ### Payments Canada welcomes six new members as expanded membership... Twenty-two new members have joined since 2025 regulatory changes — a necessary step for those seeking access to critical national payment infrastructure, including the forthcoming Real-Time Rail... ](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-welcomes-six-new-members-expanded-membership-eligibility-reaches-one-year-milestone)[Learn more](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-welcomes-six-new-members-expanded-membership-eligibility-reaches-one-year-milestone) [ ![placeholder.png](/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/placeholder.png?h=5dafd208&itok=qKDbzxAp) News September 25, 2026 ### Payments Canada names Stephan Orzechowski as Vice President... Payments Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephan Orzechowski as Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Business Transformation. Stephan will lead strategic vendor partnerships... ](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-names-stephan-orzechowski-vice-president-strategic-partnerships-and-business)[Learn more](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-names-stephan-orzechowski-vice-president-strategic-partnerships-and-business) [ ![placeholder.png](/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/placeholder.png?h=5dafd208&itok=qKDbzxAp) News July 27, 2026 ### ACSS rule changes enhance payment system processes Updates provide expanded definitions and process efficiency Payments Canada has implemented a series of administrative and operational amendments to the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS)... ](https://www.payments.ca/acss-rule-changes-enhance-payment-system-processes)[Learn more](https://www.payments.ca/acss-rule-changes-enhance-payment-system-processes)