This story has been updated - please see the most recent update below.On February 29, 2024, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) published its Report of Findings No. 2024-001, as issued on the same date, in which it found Aylo (formerly MindGeek) in violation of the Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act 2000 (PIPEDA) following a complaint.Background to the reportThe OPC explained that the investigation was launched in response to a complaint from a woman who discovered that her ex-boyfriend had uploaded an intimate video and other images of her to Aylo's websites without her consent. The complaint alleged that Aylo:does not obtain consent from individuals depi
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Canada: OPC finds Aylo (formerly MindGeek) in violation of PIPEDA due to consent failures
March 4, 2025
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The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) found Aylo (formerly MindGeek) in violation of PIPEDA for failing to obtain valid consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in user-generated intimate content. The investigation was initiated after a woman's complaint about non-consensual upload of her intimate images. The OPC's findings led to recommendations for Aylo to cease such activities until compliance measures are implemented, delete non-consented content, establish a privacy management program, and accept oversight by an independent monitor. Following Aylo's insufficient changes to its consent practices, the OPC filed for a Federal Court Order to enforce compliance with privacy laws.