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Privacy Law in Canada is your one stop resource to all things Privacy in Canada. The site provides comprehensive text and links to all privacy legislation within Canada, as well as comprehensive coverage of Commissioner decisions in all Canadian jurisdictions.

Included also are interpretations, news and guidance on Privacy and Artificial Intelligence from around the world.

Whether you are a Privacy Professional within an organization or someone who needs to know, this site will keep you current and informed. Having one place for answers will save you time and money.

That's the PLIC advantage.

May 8

EU's AI Act -- almost ready to go

The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act is close to becoming law.

May 3

Legislation

Privacy Class Action - RateMDs

British Columbia’s Privacy Act, allows people to sue where a corporation “violates the privacy of another”

May 1

Regulatory Decisions

Ontario Medical Association

Personal financial information of physicians.

Alberta Court FOIP Decision – Alberta’s 'Coal Policy' records

Apr 20

Regulatory Decisions

Alberta Court FOIP Decision – Alberta’s 'Coal Policy' records

A group requested records from Alberta Energy that discussed the change of its 1976 Coal Policy – reportedly to allow coal mining

Apr 20

Microsoft, Meta and Google are snapping up small AI players

Microsoft, Meta and Google are snapping up small players in the burgeoning AI industry

Apr 2

Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj want stop 'predatory' music AI

April 2, 2024 In an open letter also signed by Katy Perry and the estate of Frank Sinatra, they warn AI "will set in motion a race to the...

Mar 13

The European Parliament Passes EU AI Act: What You Need to Know

The European Parliament recently made a significant stride in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) with the passage of the EU AI Act....

Mar 11

Data Protection Alert: EDPS's Bold Move Against the European Commission's Microsoft 365 Usage

In a landmark move on March 11th, 2024, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued a stark warning to the European Commission...

EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Finalized Text Revealed Ahead of Crucial Vote

Mar 11

Legislation

EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Finalized Text Revealed Ahead of Crucial Vote

The European Parliament has released the finalized version of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act in anticipation of its upcoming vote...

US Privacy Law: The Shifting Definition of Sensitive Data

Mar 8

Daily Updates

US Privacy Law: The Shifting Definition of Sensitive Data

In the intricate realm of privacy law, a paradigm shift is currently underway in the United States. With no overarching federal framework...

Mar 7

Europe Implements Sweeping Tech Regulations: What You Need to Know

In a groundbreaking move, Europe has rolled out new competition rules that will reshape the digital landscape. From Apple’s app store to...

Mar 7

European Digital Markets Act: March 7th, 2024 Milestone and What Lies Ahead

Today, on March 7th, 2024, Europe braces for a pivotal moment in the implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This date marks a...

Daily Updates

Information Privacy - News, Laws and Regulatory Decisions, in One Place With stories from around the world to keep you current

Information Privacy -
News, Laws and Regulatory Decisions, in One Place
With stories from around the world to keep you current