On September 26, 2023, the House of Common s Standing Committee on Industry and Technology the Standing Committee embarked on a comprehensive examination of Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act. If passed, this legislation would repeal part 1 of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and enact three separate Acts designed to revamp privacy laws and govern the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence in Canada.
The federal government has recently released its voluntary Code of Practice the Code relating to advanced generative artificial intelligence AI systems. The code identifies measures that organizations are encouraged to adopt when they are developing generative AI systems.
Supreme Court of Canada Denies Appeal, Impacting Database Defendants: Find out how the denial of leave affects organizations storing personal information facing data breaches by unauthorized third parties. The article explores the requirement for compensable loss in data breach claims, the elements of the tort of intrusion upon seclusion, and the Trilogy of privacy class actions. Discover why the ONCA held that the tort does not apply to database defendants and the reaffirmation of principles from Babstock. Gain insights into the implications for plaintiffs, judicial efficiency, and the clarity it brings to moral damages claims.