Privacy and Access Council of Canada
THE voice for privacy AND access
Artificial intelligenceI is increasingly used to detect, discern, and shape our emotions — so it's important to understand whether mental privacy is a ‘core attribute’ of freedom of thought. When AI is able to manipulate and predict behavior, what are the ethical, legal, social, and inherent principles that safeguard an individual’s cognitive and mental domain […]
Many Canadians' understanding of their roadside privacy rights are shaped by what they've seen on American television. But who really knows what information to reveal or withhold at the roadside, when requested to provide video footage or other information to defence or Crown lawyers, or when preparing to defend DUI or other moving violations in […]
We're looking forward to welcoming you to the 2026 edition of the Privacy & Data Governance Congress on March 18, 2026 at the University of Ottawa where you'll be able to: Explore the crossroads of privacy, access, governance, compliance, law, and technology and how they matter to you, your career, and your organization. Enjoy three […]
Canadians who celebrated when Bill C-2 was halted were pleased at government assurances that its replacement would be an improvement. Bill C-22 is that replacement — that provides ‘lawful access’ and establishes a surveillance infrastructure that could affect Canadians in surprising ways. Join Natalie Campbell, Senior Director, North American Government and Regulatory Affairs with the Internet Society, and Matt […]
The 14th edition of the world’s leading summit on human rights in the digital age, will take place in Lusaka, Zambia and online, from Tuesday, May 5 to Friday, May 8, 2026
Un événement pour s’informer sur le projet de loi fédéral C-22, Loi concernant l’accès légal. C-22 est l’une des plus grandes menaces à la vie privée des deux dernières décennies. Avec C-22, le gouvernement pourra transformer chaque service numérique en outil de surveillance par l’État.
