Improving Bill C-27, and fighting cyber threats facing Canada

Addressing concerns about privacy rights and their impact on joining the digital economy needs an approach involving government, industry, and civil society.

Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne has recognized Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, as a step in the right direction to protecting Canadians' fundamental privacy rights, but there are areas where the bill can be further improved to modernize our privacy law, writes Dr. Ali Dehghantanha.The Hill Times file photo

Opinion

BY ALI DEHGHANTANHA

July 17, 2023

Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, has been recognized by Canada's Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne as a step in the right direction towards protecting Canadians' fundamental privacy rights, and supporting public interest and innovation. The bill has se...

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