Press Release Department: Federal - Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne issued a statement on the unanimous decision by the Federal Court of Appeal that Facebook’s practices between 2013 and 2015 breached Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law (the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act): “This landmark ruling is an acknowledgement that international data giants, whose business models rely on users’ data, must respect Canadian … Read more

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster Canada following a cybersecurity incident that impacted the personal information of millions of individuals worldwide. The investigation was launched in response to a complaint and will assess Ticketmaster’s compliance with the federal private-sector privacy law, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. The full release … Read more

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada issued findings following a sweep conducted earlier this year of more than 1,000 websites and mobile apps. The sweep enabled authorities to conclude that deceptive design patterns that make it difficult for people to protect their privacy online are not only prevalent, but also often worse among websites and apps that … Read more

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s 2023-2024 annual report, Trust, innovation, and protecting the fundamental right to privacy in the digital age, describes key activities and achievements of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada to protect and promote Canadians’ fundamental right to privacy. “Personal information is increasingly sought after in the digital age and protecting privacy … Read more

An investigation by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has found that the operator behind Pornhub and other popular pornographic sites contravened Canadian privacy law by enabling intimate images to be shared on its websites without the direct knowledge or consent of everyone depicted. “The inadequate privacy protection measures on Pornhub and other Aylo … Read more

In two Special Reports to Parliament that were tabled on Feb. 15, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada released his findings in a pair of investigations: A major privacy breach at Employment and Social Development Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency involving vast amounts of sensitive personal information; and The Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s use of … Read more

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Philippe Dufresne, appeared before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, to assist the Committee in its study of Bill C-26, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts. In his remarks, Dufresne noted that digital services that are delivered through … Read more

Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne marked the beginning of Data Privacy Week with the launch of a Strategic Plan that outlines the three key strategic priorities that will guide the work of his Office for the next three years. Under the plan, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada will seek to: maximize … Read more

Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne discussed ways to improve and strengthen Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, which would enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act, and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, to modernize the federal private sector privacy law during an appearance before Parliament. Dufresne was speaking before the House of Commons … Read more

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s annual report tabled in Parliament highlights his Office’s efforts over the past year to protect and promote the fundamental privacy rights of Canadians in this digital era. At a time where both public and private sector organizations are increasingly seeking creative ways to leverage personal data, the impact of emerging … Read more