The Office of the Privacy Commissioner oversees compliance of the two federal information and privacy laws, the Privacy Act and PIPEDA. The Office: reports to Parliament on issues about the privacy rights of Canadians; answers public inquiries and responds to complaints; conducts reviews of the privacy practices and policies of the federal government and private companies and advises them on their obligations under the Acts; conducts and commissions research; engages in public education and outreach; may take cases to the Federal Court of Canada; and Is responsible for enforcing certain parts of Canada’s Anti-Spam legislation. Under the Privacy Act, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner protects an individual’s right to see and correct personal information that the Government of Canada holds about them or the Government’s collection and use of that information. Under PIPEDA, the Office oversees the collection, use or disclosure of personal information by organizations engaged in commercial activities and the individual’s right to access and correct their information.