Autonomy is about personal control over life events.
Autonomy begins with our ability to define personally important issues and express preferences.
It also requires that others show respect for our choices. The article, written by Ani M. Abdalyan of Miller Thomson is provided to our readers with permission from Miller Thomson. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act Bill C-54, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, was introduced by the Honourable John Manley, Minister of Industry, on October 1, 1998. The Bill has received Second Reading. At this point, hearings are continuing at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry.