CAThe Canadian federal government has proposed the creation of a new digital regulator called the Digital Safety and Data Protection Commission of Canada. This regulator would oversee both online safety and privacy regulations, taking over responsibilities previously held by the privacy commissioner. The proposal includes two major bills: Bill C-34, focusing on digital safety, and Bill C-36, focusing on privacy. These bills would require social media platforms to restrict access for users under 16, regulate AI chatbots, and improve transparency around automated decision-making. The regulator would have significant enforcement powers, including the ability to impose fines of up to $25 million for serious violations. Law professor Michael Geist has criticized the setup as a 'digital super-regulator' due to its broad authority.
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