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Chapter 4 · Special ProvisionsSec. 17

Exemptions

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Several provisions do not apply when processing is for: enforcement of legal rights, judicial functions, prevention/investigation of offences, processing of non-residents under foreign contract, research/archival/statistical purposes (with safeguards), and notified startups for limited provisions.

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DPIA includes an "Exemption claim" branch with required justification text.

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