Episode 168: Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne on How to Fix Bill C-27

May 29, 2023 00:30:29
Episode 168: Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne on How to Fix Bill C-27
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Episode 168: Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne on How to Fix Bill C-27

May 29 2023 | 00:30:29

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Show Notes

It has taken many months, but Bill C-27, the government’s long overdue effort at privacy reform finally is headed to committee for review. Philippe Dufresne, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, has been patiently waiting for this moment, armed with a comprehensive review of the bill and a wide range of recommendations for amendments that include a more explicit framing of privacy as a fundamental right. Dufresne was appointed as Canada’s privacy commissioner nearly one year ago and in months since has made numerous committee appearances, issued high profile findings involving companies such as Home Depot, battled Internet companies in the courts, and worked on the privacy implications of AI. He joins the Law Bytes podcast to reflect back on his first year in the position and to outline his proposals to strengthen Canada’s best shot at a modernized privacy law.

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