Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), certain types of data are considered particularly sensitive due to the potential for harm if misused or disclosed. This includes information about an individual's physical disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religion. Religion, as a category of sensitive information, can reveal deeply personal beliefs and affiliations that, if mishandled, could lead to discrimination or other adverse effects. PIPEDA recognizes that sensitive information requires a higher level of protection and generally mandates that explicit consent is obtained before such information is collected, used, or disclosed.