Privacy Commissioner appears before Parliament to discuss proposals to modernize federal privacy law

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On October 19, 2023, Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne testified before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU) to discuss Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act. The bill aims to modernize federal privacy law and Commissioner Dufresne emphasized the importance of strengthening the bill to protect Canadians' fundamental right to privacy, especially in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI. He highlighted several key recommendations, including the need for privacy impact assessments for high-risk activities, fines for violations of data protection laws, and greater transparency in AI decision-making. The Commissioner also welcomed the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry's proposed amendments to the bill, which address four of the 15 key recommendations made by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC).