Canada The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Health Information Act Personal Information Protection Act (Legislation has been declared “substantially similar” to PIPEDA)   The Alberta Act is similar to PIPEDA in its impact on charities. It specifically exempts most non-profits from its requirements unless they are engaged in a commercial activity. Opt-out mechanisms are allowed as long as charities give the individual “a reasonable opportunity to decline or object to having his or her personal information collected, used or disclosed.”