The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada issued a call for proposals for its Contributions Program on the themes of addressing the privacy impacts of new technologies, and protecting children’s privacy. The Contributions Program funds innovative research and public awareness initiatives that seek to better understand and address key and emerging issues related to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: OPC Contributions Program
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Administrative Monetary Penalties available in Ontario
As of January 1, 2024, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario has the discretion to issue administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) as part of its enforcement powers for violations of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). Penalties are up to a maximum of $50,000 for individuals and $500,000 for organizations. AMPs may be issued for the … [Read more...] about Administrative Monetary Penalties available in Ontario
Public Consultation: Alberta Sunshine List
The Standing Committee on Families and Communities is reviewing the Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act, which establishes guidelines regarding the public disclosure of the annual compensation of employees of the Government of Alberta and members and employees of public agencies and other public-sector bodies in Alberta. The Committee is accepting written … [Read more...] about Public Consultation: Alberta Sunshine List
Advocates Urge Full Public Consultation on Controversial AI Legislation
Today, 30 civil society organizations, experts, and academics — including the Privacy & Access Council of Canada — released an open letter to the House of Commons Industry Committee, urging Committee members to hit the reset button and fully scrutinize the government’s controversial Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA). They recommend a full public … [Read more...] about Advocates Urge Full Public Consultation on Controversial AI Legislation
Have Your Say about Bill C-26
A new Canadian law — Bill C-26 An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act — will "authorize the Governor in Council and the Minister of Industry to direct telecommunications service providers to do anything, or refrain from doing anything, that is necessary to secure the Canadian telecommunications system" and "designate any service or system as a … [Read more...] about Have Your Say about Bill C-26
Principles for the responsible development and use of generative AI
Federal, provincial and territorial privacy authorities have launched a set of principles to advance the responsible, trustworthy and privacy-protective development and use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in Canada. AI is an advanced form of information processing created for the purpose of automating and/or enhancing the performance of human tasks. … [Read more...] about Principles for the responsible development and use of generative AI
