Canada: Data Protection

Le gouvernement fédéral canadien a présenté le projet de loi C-34, la Loi sur les médias sociaux sécuritaires, qui établirait un régime fédéral complet en matière de sécurité numérique. Cette législation proposée créerait la Commission canadienne de la sécurité numérique et imposerait des obligations strictes aux exploitants de services en ligne, notamment des mesures de vérification de l'âge, des e

Quebec's Commission d'accès à l'information is taking an increasingly proactive stance on privacy compliance, examining businesses' governance policies and practices even when investigations begin with limited complaints. Recent decisions reveal critical requirements for collecting social insurance numbers, implementing facial recognition systems, and maintaining proper transparency measures under Quebec's Private Sector Act.

The Canadian government has introduced Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, representing a significant overhaul of federal private-sector privacy law. This comprehensive timeline tracks the bill's parliamentary journey from its June 2026 introduction through previous legislative attempts, while outlining critical next steps for stakeholders as Parliament prepares for summer adjournment. Understanding the bill's progression and upcoming consultation opportunities will be essential for bus