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ARTICLE · 30 JULY 2026

Canada Proposes Intersecting Laws To Address Privacy And Digital Safety

Canada is introducing new legislative frameworks that create overlapping requirements for organizations handling personal data and operating digital platforms. These proposed laws establish distinct but interconnected obligations around privacy protection and online safety, requiring businesses to navigate multiple compliance regimes simultaneously. Understanding how these regulatory initiatives intersect will be critical for organizations operating in the Canadian digital landscape.

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In June 2026, the Government of Canada introduced two bills – Bill C-34, the Digital Safety Act1and Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (PPCDA)2 – with significant potential impacts for online service providers. The bills are two intersecting parts of a broader proposed framework of standards and rules, with a common thread of business accountability for service design and use.

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The Digital Safety and Data Protection Commission of Canada (the Commission) would administer both regimes with one member designated as Privacy and Consumer Data Commissioner. This would mean that a single regulator would have greater line of sight across both safety and privacy compliance measures for a business that is subject to both regimes. The Government of Canada Backgrounder on Bill C-36 puts forward the dual mandate as a means to support greater coherence across digital frameworks and to enable the Commission to draw on the diverse expertise of its members to address

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