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Privacy Commissioner of Canada Testimony on Bill C-12

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Philippe Dufresne, testified before the Senate Committee on Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act. He highlighted language in the bill related to information-sharing agreements as a positive example of recommended approaches for extensive personal information disclosures.

Privacy Commissioner Recommends Bill C-4 Amendments for Political Party Privacy

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada recommended amendments to Bill C-4 to introduce privacy rules for political parties. The Commissioner suggested that these rules should parallel existing public and private sector requirements under federal law, adapted for the democratic context.

Privacy Commissioner of Canada ArriveCAN App Investigation Report

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has tabled a special report on the ArriveCAN app investigation. While no contraventions of the Privacy Act were found, the report outlines steps the Canada Border Services Agency must take to strengthen privacy and security in its contracting framework.