Privacy

• Police will get new powers for online data in tweaked ‘lawful access’ bill

  Bill C-22 narrows the scope of the original legislation that sought to give police new powers to access internet user data from service providers.

  Canada

  Mar 12
  
• AI strategy must prioritize trust as Canadians voice skepticism: watchdog

  Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said the 'refreshed' AI strategy, which will be unveiled in the first quarter of this year, is rooted in the concept of 'AI for all.'

  Canada

  Feb 2
  
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• TikTok class action accuses platform of not protecting kids, seeks damages

  The civil claim was filed after Canadian privacy commissioners reached similar conclusions about TikTok's targeted advertising practices and age verification measures.

  Tech

  Dec 11, 2025
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• Ottawa to restore privacy provision mistakingly struck from streaming law

  The federal budget says the government will make a legislative amendment to the Online Streaming Act that will "restore the right to privacy of individuals."

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2025
• Age restrictions for AI chatbots may be in new privacy bill, minister says

  Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon's comments come at a time of rising concerns about the risks of chatbots to children, including mental health issues.

  Tech

  Oct 24, 2025
• Liberals table new border bill separating plan for warrantless data demands

  Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree introduced the new version of the legislation Wednesday following question period in the House of Commons.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2025
• Liberals’ border security bill may be revamped amid privacy concerns

  Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has given notice to the House of Commons that he will introduce fresh legislation on borders and immigration as early as Wednesday.

  Politics

  Oct 7, 2025
• Could police get your online data without a warrant? What Liberals propose

  'This applies to any provider of a service in Canada,' one expert warned. 'That means hotels, car rental companies, your gardener — it doesn't matter.'

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2025
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• TikTok failed to keep kids off platform, Canadian privacy watchdogs find

  Privacy commissioners in Ottawa, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta found TikTok has been collecting and using personal data of hundreds of thousands of children who use the app each year.

  Tech

  Sep 23, 2025
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• Google will face mobile phone privacy class action, possible trial

  Chief Judge Richard Seeborg of the federal court in San Francisco rejected arguments that the search engine company adequately disclosed how its Web & App Activity settings worked.

  Consumer

  Jan 8, 2025