One of the problems with how we do digital policy in Canada is we pass laws based on what sounds good (protect children! protect privacy! make big tech pay for links!) without understanding the implications of these laws or how they’re all supposed to fit together
Luke LeBrun
So we're going to get legislation making privacy a fundamental right at the same time as we get legislation forcing us to ID ourselves to use social media platforms and online services?
Luke LeBrun
NEW: AI Minister Evan Solomon is expected to table legislation next week to modernize Canada’s privacy laws. The bill will make privacy a fundamental right, protect children and curb misuse of personal information, including for surveillance pricing.