# Reasonable person test

The Act's standard of what a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances.

**Source:** “PIPA uses the “reasonable person test” for deciding whether an” [Guidance document 1438 (Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC)](https://www.oipc.bc.ca/guidance-documents/1438)

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Published 2026-10-29. Web page: https://www.mackenziebowes.com/reference/glossary/reasonable-person-test