Mairead Matthews Research and Policy Analyst The following executives and subject experts are available for an interview:Īlexandra Cutean, ICTC Senior Director of Research & Policy In partnership with an expansive network of industry leaders, academic partners, and policy makers from across Canada, ICTC has empowered a robust and inclusive digital economy for over 25 years. Through trusted research, practical policy advice, and creative capacity-building programs, ICTC fosters globally competitive Canadian industries enabled by innovative and diverse digital talent. The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a not-for-profit, national centre of expertise for strengthening Canada’s digital advantage in a global economy. From increased transparency and literacy to data portability, this report addresses the construct of a modern privacy law that is the bedrock of resilient digital economy,” said Namir Anani, ICTC President & CEO. “In an increasingly digital-led future, data and online platforms continue to permeate every aspect of our private and business lives. This report is ICTC’s considered response to the Ontario government’s eight proposals on the following subjects: Telehealth, teleworking, virtual learning, and recent trends in artificial intelligence and the adoption of new digital tools all raise significant privacy implications.Īs the Ontario government considers whether to establish its own provincial privacy legislation to replace federal privacy legislation for governing things like the right to erasure and competition and data portability, it will be important to maintain clear and effective coordination between the relevant parties. A new report by ICTC, Renewing Privacy for the Modern Digital Economy, provides a response to the Government of Ontario’s public consultation to improve the province’s privacy protection laws governing how organizations can collect, use, and disclose personal information.ĬOVID-19 has pushed entire communities online, making the improvement of privacy laws a priority for many jurisdictions.
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