Can I correct inaccurate personal information a company holds about me?

Yes, under Canadian federal privacy law, you have the right to request that an organization correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information it holds about you.

You can request a correction in writing to the government agency holding your information under the Privacy Act 1988. They must respond within 30 days and correct it if the information is inaccurate, out-of-date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading.

You can lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority, request judicial remedy before a court, or seek compensation for damages caused by the inaccurate data.

You can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), request an enforcement notice, or take court action for compensation if inaccurate personal data is not corrected.

Yes, under California law, you have the right to request that a business correct inaccurate personal information it holds about you.

Under Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI), businesses must ensure personal data is accurate and up-to-date to the extent necessary for its intended use.