Canadian Compliance Hosting
PHIPA & PIPEDA Compliant Hosting
SOC 2 Type II certified hosting infrastructure in Canada. Meet PHIPA, PIPEDA, PCI DSS, and provincial privacy requirements with our fully compliant, Canadian-owned data centres in Toronto and Vancouver.
Compliance Standards
Certified for Healthcare, Finance & Government
Canadian Web Hosting maintains rigorous compliance certifications to protect sensitive data in regulated industries across Canada.
PHIPA Compliant Hosting
Personal Health Information Protection Act compliance for Ontario healthcare organizations. Host patient health information (PHI) in a secure, audited environment that meets provincial health privacy legislation requirements.
PIPEDA Compliant Hosting
Full compliance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. Protect personally identifiable information (PII) with infrastructure that meets all ten PIPEDA fair information principles.
SOC 2 Type II Certified
AT 101 SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure with independently audited security controls. Demonstrates ongoing effectiveness of our security, availability, and confidentiality safeguards over time.
PCI DSS Compliant
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliant hosting for e-commerce and payment processing. Host online stores and payment gateways in an environment that passes PCI vulnerability scans.
ISO 27002 Information Security
Implemented ISO 27002 security management guidelines covering asset management, access controls, communications security, incident management, and business continuity across our infrastructure.
CSA STAR & COBIT5
Cloud Security Alliance STAR registered with completed CAIQ assessment. COBIT5 IT governance framework implementation ensures alignment of IT goals with strategic business objectives and audit readiness.
Industry Solutions
Compliant Hosting for Regulated Industries
From healthcare organizations handling patient health information to financial institutions processing payments, our infrastructure meets the strict requirements of Canada's regulated sectors.
Healthcare & Pharmacies
PHIPA-compliant hosting for hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, telehealth platforms, and health information custodians. Securely host electronic health records (EHR), patient portals, and prescription management systems.
- PHIPA compliant
- PHI protection
- Ontario health privacy
- Telehealth hosting
Financial Services & E-commerce
PCI DSS compliant hosting for payment processors, fintech applications, online stores, and financial institutions. Pass quarterly PCI vulnerability scans and protect cardholder data in a certified environment.
- PCI DSS compliant
- Payment processing
- Cardholder data protection
- SOC 2 certified
Government & Public Sector
Secure hosting for municipal, provincial, and federal government applications. Meet Canadian data residency requirements with 100% Canadian-owned infrastructure that ensures data sovereignty.
- Canadian data residency
- Government compliance
- Data sovereignty
- PIPEDA compliant
Legal & Professional Services
Host client-privileged information, case management systems, and confidential documents with PIPEDA-compliant infrastructure. Maintain solicitor-client privilege with Canadian data residency guarantees.
- Client confidentiality
- PIPEDA compliant
- Canadian jurisdiction
- Encrypted storage
Data Sovereignty
Why Host in Canada?
Canadian data residency is a legal requirement for many organizations handling personal health information (PHI), personally identifiable information (PII), and financial data. Hosting with a 100% Canadian-owned provider ensures your data never crosses the border.
Under PIPEDA and provincial legislation like Ontario's PHIPA, British Columbia's PIPA, and Alberta's HIA, organizations must take reasonable steps to protect personal information — including ensuring it remains within Canadian jurisdiction.
Data Centres in Toronto & Vancouver
Your data resides exclusively in Canadian data centres with redundant power, cooling, and 24/7 physical security. No data leaves Canadian borders.
100% Canadian Owned & Operated
Unlike multinational providers, we are wholly Canadian-owned. No foreign parent company can compel disclosure of your data under foreign jurisdiction laws.
Provincial Privacy Law Compliance
Meet requirements under PIPEDA, Ontario's PHIPA, BC's PIPA, Alberta's HIA, and Quebec's Law 25. Our compliance team helps you navigate multi-jurisdictional requirements.
Audit-Ready Infrastructure
SOC 2 Type II reports available on request. Our documented controls, incident response procedures, and change management processes support your own audit requirements.
Already have a website? We migrate it for free.
Our team will move your website, databases, and email from your current provider at no charge. We handle everything so you don't have to.
Call us at 1-888-821-7888 or email sales@canadianwebhosting.com
FAQ
Compliance Hosting Questions
Need compliance documentation or have regulatory questions? Contact our compliance team.
PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act) is Ontario's health privacy legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information. Canadian Web Hosting is 100% PHIPA compliant. As an IT service provider, we maintain written privacy policies, audit trail capabilities, breach notification procedures, and risk assessments of our systems. Our SOC 2 Type II certification independently verifies these controls.
We comply with all ten fair information principles under PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), including accountability, consent, limiting collection, limiting use/disclosure, accuracy, safeguards, openness, individual access, challenging compliance, and identified purposes. Our infrastructure provides the technical safeguards required for PIPEDA compliance, while your organization maintains control over your data handling practices.
Yes. Our PHIPA-compliant hosting is ideal for pharmacies, clinics, and healthcare organizations that handle patient health information including prescription records. We provide the secure, audited infrastructure required under provincial health privacy laws. Our data centres are in Toronto and Vancouver, ensuring your patient data stays in Canada. Contact our team for a compliance assessment specific to your pharmacy's needs.
We hold AT 101 SOC 2 Type II certification, which means our security controls have been independently audited and demonstrated to operate effectively over an extended period. This covers security, availability, and confidentiality trust service criteria. SOC 2 reports are available to customers and prospective customers under NDA — contact sales@canadianwebhosting.com to request a copy.
Many Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA and provincial equivalents, require organizations to take reasonable steps to protect personal information. Hosting data in Canada with a Canadian-owned provider ensures your data is subject exclusively to Canadian law. Unlike US-owned providers with Canadian data centres, a 100% Canadian-owned company cannot be compelled to disclose data under foreign legislation such as the US CLOUD Act or Patriot Act.
Absolutely. We host electronic health records (EHR) systems, telehealth platforms, patient portals, clinic management software, and other healthcare applications. Our managed hosting plans include 24/7 monitoring, automated backups, managed security with WAF and intrusion detection, and dedicated firewall protection — all within our SOC 2 certified, PHIPA-compliant infrastructure.
Contact our compliance team at sales@canadianwebhosting.com or call 1-888-821-7888. We'll assess your compliance requirements, recommend the right hosting plan, and handle your migration with minimal downtime. We offer free migration for qualifying dedicated and VPS plans.