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For Advanced Drone Operations, pilots must:  \n• Have a pilot certificate following the completion of the advanced operations test;  \n• At all times, carry their pilot certificate and proof of registration; and  \n• Ensure their drone meets all regulation-required safety and assurance standards.  \nCanadian Aviation Regulations  \nRules: Basic and advanced operations  \nKey considerations for drone operators include:  \n• The weight of the drone;  \n• Pilot licensing;  \n• The characteristics of the airspace;  \n• Insurance.  \nFailure to adhere to applicable law may result in fines of up to $1,000 for individuals, and $5,000 for organizations.  \nIndustry applications for drones  \n• Inspections (energy, mining, construction)  \n• Forestry  \n• Delivery  \n• Media and entertainment  \nPrivacy law and drones  \nOverview of applicable regulations  \n• PIPEDA requires consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, including facial detection.  \n• Drone operations that involve collection of personal information are subject to the same privacy law requirements as with any other data collection practice.  \n• The OPC has taken the position that personal information does not need to be recorded to be considered “collected” and is subject to PIPEDA.  \n• BC, Alberta and Quebec have substantially similar privacy statutory requirements.  \nPrivacy law and drones  \nCommon law and statutory privacy torts  \n• Common law torts may apply to the use of drones including intrusion upon seclusion.  \n• Common law tort test:  \n1 . The defendant’s conduct must be intentional or reckless;  \n2 . The defendant must have invaded, without lawful jurisdiction, the plaintiff’s private affairs or concerns; and  \n3 . A reasonable person would regard the invasion as highly offensive causing distress, humiliation or anguish.  \n• BC, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Saskatchewan have statutory privacy torts.  \nPrivacy law and drones  \nBest practices for organizations  \n• Collection of personal information by drones should be as limited as possible in the circumstances.  \n• Organizations should have a written policy that, among other things:  \n• Establishes privacy-specific criteria that must be met prior to use.  \n• Limit collection of images and video to only what is necessary.  \n• Minimize the collection of personal information such as using blurring technology.  \n• Ensure training on applicable privacy laws.  \nPrivacy law and drones  \nEmployment related privacy considerations  \n• Employee privacy policy should clearly define the purpose of collection, the type of data collected (audio, visual, etc.), and limit collection where applicable.  \n• Inform employees of the use of drones, especially if they will be recorded.  \n• Ensure data collected by drones is encrypted both in transit and at rest.  \n• Avoid continuous surveillance and use drones only during designated hours.  \n• Establish clear retention","cbCaii1gF9TDbFgl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaii1gF9TDbFgl","pdf",936632,13,"English","# Canadian Aviation Regulations\n## Rules: Basic and advanced operations\n## Industry applications for drones\n# Privacy law and drones\n## Overview of applicable regulations\n## Common law and statutory privacy torts\n## Best practices for organizations\n## Employment related privacy considerations","[{\"question\":\"What responsibilities does a drone pilot have under Canadian Aviation Regulations?\",\"answer\":\"Pilots must have the necessary approvals and comply with legislative requirements. 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