Context:

• Facebook Inc. sought judicial review of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada's (OPC) investigation and Report of Findings dated April 25, 2019.
• The investigation followed a March 19, 2018, complaint by three Members of Parliament under PIPEDA, concerning Facebook's data handling in relation to Cambridge Analytica's unauthorized access to user data.

Key Points:

• Facebook's services in Canada involve personal data collection, influencing its advertising business model and interactions with third-party applications.
• The OPC, responsible for privacy rights protection, initiated the investigation based on the complaint.

Legal Proceedings:

• Following the OPC's preliminary report, Facebook failed to resolve the OPC's concerns. The final report led to the OPC planning a PIPEDA application against Facebook.
• Facebook filed for judicial review, challenging the OPC's jurisdiction and alleging procedural fairness breaches.

Court's Decision:

• The court found Facebook’s application for review untimely (filed 355 days after the report) and ineligible for an extension. Facebook's reasons for the delay were deemed insufficient.
• On the issue of the OPC missing the one-year investigation deadline under PIPEDA, the court ruled this did not invalidate the Report or lead to a loss of OPC's jurisdiction.
• The court rejected Facebook's claims about the OPC's investigation scope, the complainants' standing, and jurisdictional issues, affirming the validity of the OPC's actions under PIPEDA.

Conclusion:

• The court ruled against Facebook, maintaining the legitimacy of the OPC's investigation and Report. The OPC's actions were upheld within the framework of PIPEDA, despite the procedural delays.