Bill C-27 lacking transparency for private-sector, AI privacy intrusions

The legislative scheme appears to be more about legally permitting continued and expanded AI use with little interest in privacy protection for individuals, and without reference to any internationally recognized standards.

As it stands, Bill C-27 is data-driven, putting business interests and secrecy first, writes Ken Rubin. Unsplash photograph by Matthew Henry

Opinion

BY KEN RUBIN

November 27, 2023

Civil society groups recently testified before the House of Commons Industry Committee about the weak private-sector privacy protection provisions in Bill C-27.

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