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Building trust: Privacy and AI governance - Remarks by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada to the Victoria International Privacy and Security Summit

Privacy Commissioner of Canada · · Canada · AI Governance

Canada's Privacy Commissioner delivered remarks at the Victoria International Privacy and Security Summit addressing the intersection of privacy protection and AI governance, framing trust-building as central to responsible AI development under Canadian law.

Why this matters: Regulatory positioning by a national privacy authority signals how AI oversight may evolve, with direct implications for individuals' data rights and whether algorithmic systems will face meaningful accountability — or remain largely self-governed by industry.

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