Information Technology
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March 18, 2026
World Anti-Doping Agency agrees to limit athlete data use after federal privacy probe
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has agreed to take steps to ensure that sensitive personal information collected from athletes that is under its control is not used for purposes beyond anti-doping, as part of a compliance agreement with the federal privacy commissioner.
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March 18, 2026
Manitoba moves to ban personal data-driven price increases for consumers
The government of Manitoba is set to amend the Business Practices Act to ban retailers from using consumers’ personal data to charge higher prices, according to a March 17 release.
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March 16, 2026
Canada, Nordic countries deepen ties for Arctic security, defence
Canada is deepening its cooperation with Nordic countries in the areas of defence, Arctic security and critical minerals following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Norway this week.
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March 16, 2026
Ontario privacy, access to information proposals spark concerns about transparency, oversight
Ontario’s recently announced overhaul of its access to information and privacy framework has sparked backlash, with observers saying the proposed changes threaten transparency and oversight in the province.
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March 16, 2026
Experts urge caution, ‘slow and steady’ approach, on AI use in the public sector
A Canadian-led group of legal and technological experts has issued a blueprint for the successful integration of artificial intelligence into public sector programs, saying government should take the time when developing an AI plan because the benefits expected from new technologies will only materialize if pragmatic goals are set and there is buy-in from public servants.
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March 16, 2026
Expert panel discusses AI’s impact on legal industry, access to justice
In honour of International Women’s Day, tech incubator the Legal Innovation Zone brought together industry experts to discuss the impact of AI in reshaping the legal landscape, improving access to justice and allowing startups to streamline their services.
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March 13, 2026
Feds reboot new police powers, obligations to give police & CSIS ‘lawful access’ to digital data
Following public outcry and stiff political opposition to its sweeping “strong borders” omnibus bill (Bill C-2), the minority Liberal government has migrated the expanded “lawful access” powers and new obligations for electronic service providers to assist police and CSIS investigators from C-2 into standalone legislation (Bill C-22).
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March 13, 2026
Privacy commissioner finds no privacy contravention in ArriveCan app investigation
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada tabled a special report on the investigation into the development of the ArriveCan app in Parliament on March 12, finding there was no contravention of the Privacy Act.
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March 10, 2026
Ottawa clears TikTok to continue operating in Canada subject to new data undertakings
The federal government has approved the continued operation of TikTok in Canada, subject to new legally binding undertakings requiring the company to strengthen protections for Canadians’ personal data and enhance safeguards for minors.
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March 10, 2026
Court grants Norwich order in movie copyright infringement case
The Federal Court has allowed a Norwich order compelling an internet service provider to disclose customer information in the case of alleged copyright infringement for distribution of a movie.