Canada: Privacy

Children's privacy is once again the focus of attention from privacy authorities. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC), along with data protection and privacy authorities from around the world...

On June 4, 2026, Canada launched its AI for All national strategy targeting $200 billion in economic growth while the Privacy Commissioner reported a 109% surge in privacy complaints.

A British Columbia Supreme Court has certified a class action arising from a 2020 ransomware attack, finding that mere exposure of personal data may constitute unauthorized "access" under the Privacy Act and that aggregate damages may be awarded even without individualized proof of harm.

On June 4, 2026, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada published Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All (Strategy).

Children's privacy is once again the focus of attention from privacy authorities. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC), along with data protection and privacy authorities from around the world...

On June 4, 2026, Canada launched its AI for All national strategy targeting $200 billion in economic growth while the Privacy Commissioner reported a 109% surge in privacy complaints.