Canada is once again moving toward a major overhaul of its federal private sector privacy framework.
In this episode of Privacy Expresso, we welcome Lindsay Vassar and Kristen Pennington, Partners at McMillan LLP, who provide an in-depth analysis of Bill C-36 and the proposed Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (PPCDA), the legislation intended to replace key privacy provisions of Canada’s current PIPEDA regime.
Key topics include:
🔹 New consent and transparency requirements
🔹 Privacy Impact Assessments for cross-border data transfers
🔹 Enhanced rights for individuals, including data mobility and automated decision-making transparency
🔹 Legitimate interests and new business-friendly exemptions
🔹 Stronger enforcement powers and substantial penalties for non-compliance
🔹 What organizations should do now to prepare for the upcoming changes
As Canada seeks to modernize its privacy framework in response to evolving technologies and global regulatory trends, organizations operating in Canada or serving Canadian customers should closely monitor these developments and assess their privacy compliance programs.
Whether you are a privacy professional, legal counsel, compliance officer, DPO, or business leader, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the most significant proposed privacy reforms in Canada in over 20 years.