Privacy Commissioner appears before Parliamentary committee on its study of Bill C-26

Summary:

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Philippe Dufresne, appeared before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU) to provide input on Bill C-26, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts. The Commissioner emphasized the importance of protecting Canada's cyber infrastructure from potential threats while also respecting Canadians' fundamental right to privacy. He expressed support for the Bill's objectives and provided recommendations to strengthen the Bill and address potential privacy implications.