Feds’ overhaul to privacy laws must balance global standards with domestic context

Global data flows are foundational to the modern digital economy. There is a need, however, to ensure that, as data moves across borders, it remains adequately protected.

Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, who was named to the post after Bill C-11 was introduced by his predecessor, Navdeep Bains, is now responsible for shepherding the legislation through. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ALAYNE CRAWFORD

February 18, 2021

Data is the new energy source powering every facet of our lives. Whether it’s a bank employing data insights to enhance customers’ experiences, a local government exercising the power of a census to streamline community supports, or a health care institution harne...

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