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The Joint Controller Agreement is essential when two or more organizations collaboratively determine how personal information will be processed in Canada. This document is required when multiple entities share decision-making authority over data processing activities and must comply with PIPEDA and provincial privacy legislation. The agreement details the allocation of responsibilities between controllers, establishes procedures for ensuring privacy compliance, and defines liability arrangements. It becomes particularly important in scenarios involving shared databases, joint marketing initiatives, collaborative research, or integrated service delivery. The document must address specific Canadian privacy law requirements while providing practical mechanisms for cooperation between the controllers in their day-to-day operations.
