Strengthening Data Protection and AI Oversight
Canada Unveils Bill to Modernize AI and Privacy Rules
Federal officials hold briefing on the 'Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act' to establish new industry guardrails.
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada officials are briefing the media today about new federal legislation [1]. The bill is titled 'An Act to enact the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act' [1]. It seeks to modernize how the country handles data protection and artificial intelligence [1][2].
The legislation introduces specific guardrails for AI systems within the Canadian economy [1]. It also focuses on securing consumer information as digital technologies evolve [1][2]. Officials noted the briefing provides technical details on these upcoming regulatory changes [1].
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https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-officials-to-hold-a-media-technical-briefing-regarding-the-new-bill-entitled-an-act-to-enact-the-protecting-privacy-and-consum.html
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